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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 27, 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:

MG

Jan 7, 2024

I think this is a great start for anyone who is starting from absolute zero. I think that since I've been toying with the idea of getting into Cybersecurity for 2 years now, it was a great refresher!

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By Evans O

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Jan 26, 2024

Very easy to understand and there's all these extra places listed to get additional data from.

By Deleted A

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Jan 11, 2024

It was an amazing course, and very detailed for a beginner who is willing to start this major.

By Catherine K

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Jan 5, 2024

This certification process is excellent! Kudos to the Google Cybersecurity Certification team!

By Nichola L

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Dec 10, 2023

The basics helped to expand my knowledge about cybersecurity and to be exicited to learn more.

By Tanique P

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Oct 23, 2023

The fundamentals were fully explained, setting the foundation for the remainder of the course.

By Rapp m R

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Sep 27, 2023

It's a lot of learnings and the topics is clearly expalined at organize. Thank you & Godbless!

By Shazad A

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Aug 29, 2023

Lot easier to learn. step by step very easy to follow and gain knowledge about cyber security.

By rauf a

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Aug 24, 2023

This is best course for beginners also for those who have never seen the cybersecurity before.

By Ricky B

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Aug 12, 2023

Very user friendly course. Tons of information. Really good if you need to review a few times.

By Ekpenyong E K

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Aug 4, 2023

I thank Google and Coursera a lot for this detailed course on the foundations of cybersecurity

By Nur H

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Aug 1, 2023

It was a great course that teach me about the basic things I need to know about cybersecurity.

By Philani K

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Jul 26, 2023

Found the short but in depth videos very helpful. Not too much information to process at once.

By Ed J

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Jul 22, 2023

A comprehensive course that gives you the background and explains the basics of cybersecurity.

By Neville H

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Jul 21, 2023

This course has been very informative and educational for someone who is new to Cybersecurity.

By nicholas f

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Jul 18, 2023

Absolutely love this program so far...I am so excited about this career path that I am now on!

By Danny M

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Jun 28, 2023

This course was very helpful in teaching me the foundations and core concepts of cybersecurity

By iBagelHole

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Jun 19, 2023

Taught me somethings that I didn't know about in my 3 years taking Cybersecurity in highschool

By Alejandro H

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Jun 4, 2023

Great introduction to let beginners like me understand exactly what cybersecurity consists of.

By Jose R

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May 7, 2023

Google always delivers, by far the best course. Please watch the youtube series GOOGLE HACKED.

By Marcel W

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Jun 4, 2025

This was a great introduction to learning at your own pace. 10 out of 10 would recommend 👍🏽

By Elizabeth

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Feb 3, 2025

Indepth and insightful presentation of technical knowledge with clarity without overwhelming.

By Dr S S

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Nov 28, 2024

It was straightforward to navigate and taught calmly and lucidly—the right learning platform.

By Anwar.e. r

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Nov 23, 2024

i am completely non tech person now i am feeling that i have basic knowledge of cybersecurity

By Diane O

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Oct 15, 2024

For the cost this is an excellent course covering more than I had expected. Highly recommend.

By Mark O

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Jun 7, 2024

Well structured and informative, I could learn a few things even after nearly a decade in IT.