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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of cybersecurity through an interactive curriculum developed by Google. You will identify significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field, explain the importance of cybersecurity in today's business operations, and explore the job responsibilities and skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. 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 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 Nokeify

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Nov 3, 2023

This was fun to learn and a good steppingstone to put my journey into the cybersecurity world. I truly appreciate the opportunity to take this course at my time and know that it'll help me in the long run as it was intended.

By S. M

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Oct 7, 2023

I have learned so much and I will learn more to preserve everything I have learned and practice everyday to become proficient and efficient to become available for my future employer. Thank you so much to Ms. Amanda Brophy!

By Pratham A

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Jul 12, 2023

A good course where you will get a strong base idea about the cybersecurity and the tools used in the cybersecurity. Also you will get the information related to to the job position that a cybersecurity certified person gets

By Aaron J

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May 17, 2023

This is a great course. I've attempted to earn a few other Google certificates but didn't have a passion for it. I greatly enjoy Cybersecurity and grateful for Google implenting such a course to help me pursue my new career.

By Jacob A

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Aug 3, 2023

This program is stuffed and the introductory course reflects that. It also a fantastic that some emotional intelligence was factored into the development of the course to instill commitment towards a better completion rate.

By Benjamin M

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Jul 17, 2023

I love the way that this is set up. It drove me to think deeply about why I want to get into cybersecurity and helped me reaffirm my goals. It of course also gave me a great foundation to move forward into the next courses.

By Marek F

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Jun 14, 2023

I enjoyed that the course covers both theoretical and practical aspects including insight into what different cybersecurity jobs look like and I am thrilled to continue with the next courses within the cybersecurity series.

By Hira J

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Aug 7, 2024

I am very thankful to Coursera. The courses are very very good and they also helped me complete the course though I could not pay the fee. Their material is also very good and the best thing is it's completely to the point

By Sreenjay D

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Jun 25, 2023

Best course for someone who's looking for a career change or maybe someone is from the CS or Tech background and want to get into Cybersecurity. This is the best one for anyone who wants to start a career in Cybersecurity.

By Troy B

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May 22, 2023

This course was EXTREMELY helpful and the way everything was explained was very straightforward and easy to understand. I highly recommend starting this course for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in Cybersecurity!

By Anwar S

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Sep 19, 2023

Cybersecurity has always been my preferred field. The Foundation of Cybersecurity course, in collaboration with Google, is exceptionally comprehensive, informative, and intriguing. It unveils a new world of cybersecurity.

By Ali S

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Jul 8, 2023

I highly appreciate Tony's nice way of introducing cybersecurity to us. Coursera platform is very powerful that allows interaction with the content easily. I'm very interested in finishing the other cybersecurity courses.

By Alison A

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Jun 29, 2023

This course made me notice that the security field is bigger than I thought and more important than any management tool, it's you have the understanding of basis, This way, You Willl keep yourself learning all your life.

By Sannidhya s

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Jul 25, 2023

The course is excellently designed and well explanatory, the concepts and the information given to us is in my opinion a very fundamental requirement for any aspiring cybersecurity professional, and a must learn content.

By Faysal F

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Jun 14, 2023

I am from poor middle class family. and i was just a dream for me to start learning cyber security. But google make it true. because of their fincial aid i can complete this couse. thanks to cousera and thanks to google.

By Eman A

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Nov 16, 2024

My name is Iman I have completed my course this course is very good and interesting I have learned a lot from the main course and I understand a lot. The course is completed with good marking. Alhumdulliah am very Happy

By Dylan

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Sep 28, 2023

Awesome course! Explains very well the fundamentals of Cybersecurity, and helped me figure out whether this was a good fit for me. So far, it looks like it's an amazing fit and I look forward to the rest of the program.

By HOUSSEIN E M

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Feb 15, 2025

Un excellent cours pour comprendre les bases de la cybersécurité. Les concepts sont bien expliqués, accessibles même pour les débutants, et les exemples concrets aident à mieux saisir les enjeux. Je recommande vivement

By Gabriella G

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Jul 15, 2024

I truly have found my calling! In this first course, I have established some basic concepts of Cybersecurity and I absolutely love it, and am looking forward to the next course and eventually earning my CS certificate.

By Ebony T

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Jun 21, 2024

It is well laid out and a great spring board for someone who knew nothing about cybersecurity. Easy to understand the material and the interviews with the professionals is encouraging. I enjoyed it and I learned a lot.

By Bedri B

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Aug 30, 2023

It was a great foundation and start through my career transition. Thank you so much for such a great and well-prepared content. By the way, I really love the way how instructors smile at beginning of the course videos!

By Facundo J B

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Jul 17, 2023

Curso muy variado y explicativo. Son fundamentos de la ciberseguridad y aún no ven conocimientos técnicos, pero como inicio está muy bien. Lo importante al inicio es tener claros los conceptos y el camino. Recomendado.

By Omar M

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May 31, 2023

I learned about possible career paths and key skills for cybersecurity professionals. also introduced to foundational cybersecurity terms and concepts that I will continue to explore throughout the certificate program.

By Krishia M C T

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Mar 6, 2025

I had fun exploring the Cybersecurity profession, specifically the different types of roles, learning about different types of threats and events. It's easy to understand, but hard to retain the new learnings for now.

By Talha A R

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Feb 2, 2025

The course is great! I completed Module 1, which was free, but Module 2 requires an upgrade. Due to financial reasons, I can't proceed with it. However, thanks to Google for helping me become familiar with the basics!