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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 Tumo B M

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Mar 14, 2025

very insightful and worth it. loving every module and how it's explained. Great work TEAM

By Nasim K

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Nov 23, 2023

would like to learn more since course one only had theory and basic funadmentals about CS

By Dhaneshwar P

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Sep 3, 2023

It was great experience learning about a very new and interesting field of cybersecurity.

By David R

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Jun 13, 2023

It was made to be easily learned without compromise to content value. Awesome and thanks.

By rebeca d

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Jun 7, 2023

It is a Great course , its explain and open our vision about all the Cybersecurity field.

By Satyaprakash M

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Jan 4, 2025

it's a great learning experience with coursera. it's a very good platform for learner's.

By Sean M

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Jul 7, 2023

Excellent introductory course for beginners. Good learning for skilled IT professionals.

By Viswajit V

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Feb 16, 2024

It was a great learning experience by the google experts and has skilled my knowledge..

By Moussa S

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Dec 27, 2023

lot of Information but why in the certificate it says Coursera learner and not my name.

By hansani d

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Feb 11, 2024

Very simple to understand and glad to get the learning from experts in cybersecurity.

By Montrez J

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Jan 14, 2024

Great!! Informative and easy to follow, it also provided a wealth of great knowledge.

By Michael P

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Aug 5, 2023

Exciting feature keep learners engaged. Easy to follow along and tons of resources.

By Tolinan U

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Oct 23, 2023

I'm so excited to be able to certified and got such interesting course by Coursera.

By Srinivas E

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Aug 28, 2023

Good start for cyber security foundations is good content where coursera i got it .

By Juan G h

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Jan 2, 2025

An excellent foundation for a beginner to continuing your journey in cybersecurity

By Gretchen C

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Aug 22, 2024

I felt it was a great into in the subject and I am excited to learn more about it!

By Frank Z

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Sep 1, 2023

great curation of information, really gives me a high-level overview of the field.

By John L

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Jul 22, 2023

Interesting overview of the learning that is coming in the future course sections.

By ibrahim u

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Jun 15, 2023

I'm excited to complete this course and receive my certificate. Thank you, Google!

By shyam k

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Sep 3, 2024

Explaining very detail and gives a good basement for a beginner in Cyber Security

By Mohammad J

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Mar 1, 2024

it's really helpful for anyone who does not know where to start at cybersecurity.

By Fabio C

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Jul 26, 2023

Very basic but functional if u dont have any previous experience in cybersecurity

By Sha F f

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Jul 16, 2023

I like this course. It gave me a base understanding of cybersecurity terminology.

By Osei B E

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Apr 30, 2024

Though foundational but, including a bit of hands on practical will be very fine

By Matheus d R

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Jan 10, 2025

O curso em sí eu achei ótimo, porém a ferramente tem alguns erros de tradução.