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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....

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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 Mudit V

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Mar 5, 2025

good course for upscaliing our skills in other career fields such as cybersecurity

By PEDRO D J N A

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Feb 27, 2025

Un curso muy completo con lo básico para comprender el inicio de la ciberseguridad

By Muhammad A S

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Jan 12, 2025

Found it the best course, the method of teaching and the user interface is perfect

By Najeeb u

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Nov 1, 2024

Foundations of Cybersecurity is very informative course for cyber security analyst

By Fernando P

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Oct 29, 2024

A good way to introduce cybersecurity to someone witch no knowledge on the subject

By Arlou M

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Apr 4, 2024

This is a very good program I can really gain a lot of knowledge honestly no joke.

By Devore M

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Apr 3, 2024

The ease and simplicity of the program while remaining challenging is exceptional.

By Djamel O

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Feb 20, 2024

Gave me plenty of fundamental information to learn and also search out for myself.

By Liban A A

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Feb 4, 2024

found great start and what ever cybersecurity foundations are! Thanks alot Toni.

By Sagrika S

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Dec 28, 2023

I really learnt a lot thankful for this course to introduce many new terminology .

By George M

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Dec 6, 2023

Great material to go over, excellent to get a good understanding of cybersecurity.

By Ronald S O Z

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Sep 30, 2023

EXCELENTE PARA OBTENER UN BUEN CONOCIMIENTO QUE NOS AYUDARA EN LA VIDA PROFESIONAL

By Balogun R

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Sep 16, 2023

Well organized ,tailored towards my need and I will recommend it to my colleagues.

By Nakishia O

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Sep 14, 2023

Very informative and a big help with my understanding the need for Cybersecurity.

By Jay L

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Aug 15, 2023

Great Course for beginners like me that have little knowledge about cyber security

By GANESH P -

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Aug 14, 2023

This course is good overview about how to get started with cyber security journey.

By Victor E

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Aug 3, 2023

Very insightful and educative course, I am glad I choose to learn this skill here.

By Harsh C

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Jul 29, 2023

a great certification course for beginner in cybersecurity with google certificate

By John M J A

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Jul 17, 2023

The best CyberSeurity cert for an entry-level position, I really enjoy the course.

By Bidesh M

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Jun 26, 2023

This is a great foundation course for beginners. I enjoyed the course thoroughly!!

By Robinson J P

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Jun 22, 2023

As a first timer in the field of technology, I've learnt so much from this course.

By Pradyumna H

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Jun 19, 2023

Structured and distraction-free learning is what this course aims for and achieves

By Kishlay K

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Jun 12, 2023

I want to thankyou to coursera for giving me opportunity to learn cybersecurity.

By Joshua A

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Apr 14, 2025

Un excelente curso que te da las bases para entrar al mundo de la Ciberseguridad.

By Carlos E D P

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Apr 8, 2025

Un curso muy interesante con muchos conceptos nuevos y vigentes en la actualidad.