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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....

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 Joshua M

May 27, 2024

good intro to cybersecurity but would be mad if it made me pay for it

By Mohamad F A

Jun 21, 2023

Great course for those want to start journey on Cybersecurity fields.

By Obed G

Dec 1, 2024

Very introductory course, it just scratches the surface of the topic

By Soham P

Mar 2, 2024

its nothing new we can learn more on youtube why waste time here

By Gombos Á

Jan 2, 2024

Kind of boring, but I guess the basics don't have to be that fun

By Irene M

Sep 26, 2023

This is the best course. It open my mind in cybersecurity field

By Shreyas K

Dec 5, 2023

Not much depth for the topics covered. Very beginner friendly.

By Haris K

May 31, 2024

This course is best international students thanks coursera

By Francisco Z T

Apr 26, 2024

It´s been pretty easy, I hope it gets harder as we advance

By Justin D

Sep 11, 2024

Completing this program does not get you a job anywhere.

By latoya h

Feb 2, 2024

I'm still learning so i can't rate it as a 5 just yet.

By Andrei K

Oct 8, 2023

There is a lot of text, but little useful information.

By Omm P T

Dec 25, 2024

pretty basic course , not challenging enough at all.

By Arifin S

Jun 6, 2023

- Very basic - finished in one day. - Expected more

By Amanda S M

Dec 26, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. It was very helpful.

By julfiker a

Sep 13, 2024

Need more practical test...however i appreciate it

By Олександр В

Jun 12, 2024

було мало практичних приклад, дуже багато теорії

By Khushi G

Jul 23, 2023

Could be made more interesting and interactive.

By Victoria B

Feb 24, 2025

It was very interesting, it was very basic too

By Naveed K

Sep 12, 2024

its very easy and simple cource to understand

By Mai M

Aug 5, 2023

Your certificate should have your name on it.

By Philip R K

Apr 17, 2024

Some of the Video discussions seemed rushed.

By Roland C

Mar 11, 2024

This is pretty weak even for an intro class.

By King N

Nov 7, 2024

Wish there were more hands on opportunities

By jassim y

Nov 20, 2023

too basic for me but very well constructed