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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

KB

Jul 27, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

DS

Oct 27, 2023

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By Tracy W

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May 4, 2024

Very informative. Loved it from a person who is not in the cybersecurity world\ and true beginner.

By Raghu

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Apr 10, 2024

i liked this course and this is a good start point for all those who want to learn cybersecurity.

By Daniel A

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Feb 10, 2024

I am confident about having known the foundations on cybersecurity. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Samama S

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Sep 11, 2023

Excellent course for the beginners. Easy to understand and clear concepts with real life examples.

By Vithaya C

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Aug 21, 2023

Come at you heavy at the beginning but spread out quickly so all the information can be understand

By dmd S

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Jul 19, 2023

This course lays the foundation for all you need, in your quest to become a Cybersecurity analyst.

By Carlos A

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Jun 14, 2023

As a base, Chapter 1 course, it´s very in depth, with or without prior knowledge of cybersecurity.

By Dauda S

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Feb 16, 2023

Great introduction to the concept of Cyber Security, helps egt a solid foundational understanding

By BinaBrenda B

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Oct 24, 2024

Great Introduction to Cybersecurity course. Informative and the videos are a great learning tool.

By Ali H

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Aug 15, 2024

I get all informations related cybersecurity in foundation base, thanks google team a,d coursera.

By Ysaury P R R

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Aug 9, 2024

Exelente curso, bien detallado y me ha ayudado a entender mejor los conceptos de la Cybersecurity

By Sugiharto A

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Jul 4, 2024

Training yang sangat bagus sekali membuka dan menambah wawasan mengenai dasar dasar cybersecurity

By Sabelo N

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Mar 27, 2024

This course is extremely exciting and very helpful in terms of knowledge and growth in your life.

By Lucas N

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Dec 25, 2023

i am learning things that I thought you had to be in College to learn. Builds my confidence daily

By Sylvia F

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Dec 19, 2023

Great information to motivate me to the next course as I prepare to transition into a new career.

By Chris C

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Nov 3, 2023

I really liked the instructor, her voice was easy to listen to and the content was easy to learn.

By Bethany A S

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Aug 21, 2023

Really enjoyed this course. It was not overwhelming and gave me the base knowledge of this career

By Brendan F

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Jul 2, 2023

Very good,well paced and explained in a way someone with none or little experience

can understand

By Ashley B

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Jun 8, 2023

I absolutely enjoyed this course! I learned so much and there's so much I haven't even heard of!!

By Adrick T

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Dec 7, 2024

best learning site. this was a very great course and alot i have learned. definitely worth doing

By Sharon C

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Nov 3, 2024

Everything was wonderfully explained and the level of enthusiasm could be felt across the screen

By joao v l t

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Oct 18, 2024

maravilhoso pude desenvolver minhas habilidades ao pico, e as que eu ja possui apenas aprimorei.

By Swayam G

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Sep 25, 2024

the course is so much helpful for me and it give me a lot of knowledge related to cyber security

By Shola A

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Aug 1, 2024

The course is very comprehensive and the lecturers are on point. Course content is well laid out

By Seyitan O

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Jun 13, 2024

I really enjoyed the content and how easy the instructor made it to understand and follow along.