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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

SI

Nov 30, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

OS

Sep 17, 2025

This course gave me a solid understanding of core security principles, threats, and tools. It was well structured, beginner friendly, and helped me gain confidence to pursue a career in cybersecurity

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By Elizabeth P B

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Nov 12, 2023

This course is a great intro to Cybersecurity

By Jennifer G

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Oct 11, 2023

I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more!

By Tianna G

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Oct 3, 2023

Very informative, insightful, and interesting

By coaloba 1

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Oct 2, 2023

Thank you so much Google for this opportunity

By Chris W

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Sep 29, 2023

Simplified and easy to follow at my own speed

By Alfaisal A

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Sep 14, 2023

Great start in Cybersecurity, well organized.

By Gladys M

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Sep 12, 2023

Fully detailed. Eye opening. Much appreciated

By Afekide A

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Aug 28, 2023

Very insightful and delivers on core concepts

By Misbah H

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Aug 2, 2023

the best fundamental course for cybersecurity

By Joel M

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Jul 9, 2023

The content is consise, relevant and engaging

By Jeremy M D

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Jun 29, 2023

It was a great introduction, and eye opening.

By Kerry G

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Jun 29, 2023

The course is amazing and easy to understand.

By Saad F

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Jun 23, 2023

one of the best introduction of cybersecurity

By Billa C K

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Jun 12, 2023

Thank You for a great beginning for my career

By Elijah V

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Jun 5, 2023

I feel Very learned after taking this course.

By Cayla L D

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Jun 3, 2023

Very helpful for learning the basic concepts!

By KARINA B

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Jun 1, 2023

Es muy interesante, quiero seguir aprendiendo

By Lisa D W

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May 25, 2023

Excellent overview and supplemental materials

By Darko O

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May 25, 2023

I really enjoyed learning through this course

By Haley B

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May 25, 2023

Methodical, clear, engaging, simply peerless.

By Caleb G

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Sep 10, 2025

Great presentation. Not overwhelming at all.

By Thiago N d S

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Jul 7, 2025

Excelente aprendizado, bem dinâmico o curso!

By areeshakakvi

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Jun 28, 2025

it was very amazing experience in this field

By ANGELA K

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May 30, 2025

Loved all of the valuable lessons. Thank you