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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 Christine W M

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Jun 18, 2025

I had fun and learnt a ton of new stuff

By Gabriel T

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May 27, 2025

Bem completo na parte dos fundamentos!!

By ROGELIO G D

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May 5, 2025

This is a very good introductory course

By Noxolo H

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Mar 24, 2025

very informative and easy to understand

By Eric A

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Mar 20, 2025

Awesome I felt connected to the program

By Robson N

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Mar 1, 2025

ótima oportunidade.. curso maravilhoso!

By Martín M G

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Feb 24, 2025

Excelente contenido, lo disfrute mucho.

By Nicolas V

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Feb 7, 2025

Great start in the Cybersecurity world!

By Luciano B

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Jan 30, 2025

Otimas aulas e muito facil de aprender.

By Sagar K P

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Jan 19, 2025

A industry relevant and updated course.

By Deep L

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Nov 27, 2024

great course and great help by coursera

By Aiden A

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Nov 11, 2024

Perfect beginning to forward my career.

By RICK I

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Oct 26, 2024

Informative, Useful Quizzes and Testing

By Jada

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Oct 9, 2024

very easy to follow and well structured

By HARSHU

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Oct 2, 2024

Iam really glad to complete this course

By fto. o

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Oct 1, 2024

its the best course for a new graduator

By Mohammed U

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Aug 28, 2024

I feel 💯 percent enjoyed of the course

By Ganesh R

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Aug 11, 2024

Very detailed and easy to learn course!

By Eamon W

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Jul 23, 2024

Great intro to the rest of the courses.

By Mohd M

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Jul 8, 2024

awesome and very good sharing technique

By 01 T S

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Jun 10, 2024

Overall Better than ever experience Sir

By Corey C

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May 19, 2024

very easy to understand and informitive

By Snigdha B

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Mar 31, 2024

Best course to get to know about basics

By Eder M M R

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Feb 21, 2024

Muy buen curso introductorio.Excelente.

By Kaushal S

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Jan 13, 2024

Just awesome for beginners and worth it