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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession, including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’s to come in this certificate program. Learners who complete the eight courses in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Identify how security attacks impact business operations. - Explore the job responsibilities and core skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. - Recognize how past and present attacks on organizations led to the development of the cybersecurity field. - Learn the CISSP eight security domains. - Identify security domains, frameworks, and controls. - Explain security ethics. - Recognize common tools used by cybersecurity analysts....

Top reviews

DS

Oct 28, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

CK

May 15, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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By Adekunle B

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May 18, 2023

I love the course content, it is easy to follow for a greenhorn like me.

By Douglas W

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May 18, 2023

Very good start! Thank you for keeping it simple and easy to understand.

By Salman T

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Jan 15, 2025

A great course to kick start your career in the field of cyber security

By emmanuel g

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Dec 9, 2024

This course has incredibly sharpened my understanding in cyber security

By alejandro t p

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Oct 30, 2024

Me parece un gran curso para introducirte al mundo de la ciberseguridad

By Ajit G

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Oct 14, 2024

this course covered all basic things about cybersecurity in lot detail.

By Dennis H

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Jun 4, 2024

If you can follow instructions, you will learn this relatively quickly.

By Mayur M

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May 12, 2024

Great Course for Learning Foundation Level Knowledge of Cyber Security.

By Bansilal B

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Mar 17, 2024

It was to good to completed this course 1 with good beginning knowledge

By Rodrigo C

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Mar 7, 2024

Very good as a foundational first step into the world of Cybersecurity.

By Chris A

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Jan 3, 2024

This was super helpful in learning Cybersecurity, a great introduction!

By Adebayo U S

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Dec 31, 2023

It has been an interesting and enlightening journey taking this course.

By Mark Z

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Dec 16, 2023

Well laid out, proper English, easy to follow, core principles covered.

By John B

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Nov 10, 2023

The instructor was awesome and very helpful in explaining the logistics

By Michael R

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Oct 30, 2023

really awesome school very engaging and interesting I am learning a lot

By Blake W

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Oct 11, 2023

really broke down the basics for anybody just starting out in the field

By Williams M

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Oct 10, 2023

Excellent course material that any beginner can get on. Very insightful

By Abdulkarim M

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Sep 8, 2023

The bit by bit presentations, assignments, and videos were so engaging.

By Ryan J

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Aug 22, 2023

Excellent coverage on the basics and understanding commonly used terms!

By Damien A

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Aug 15, 2023

Very brief and yet full of great content.

Thank you google and Couresera

By Zeeshan A

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Aug 11, 2023

great for building a base and getting into cyber security from scratch.

By Derek R

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Aug 5, 2023

This is excellent! Definitely can help you prepare for CompTIA Sec Plus

By Victor C

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Jul 5, 2023

I have enjoyed the beginging process to a new and better career future.

By Oluwasegunfunmi O

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Jun 19, 2023

Very important and useful for helping me start a career in cyberecurity

By Taofic I

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May 29, 2023

I really enjoyed this course, everyone will be able to learn with this.