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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

SI

Nov 30, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

DS

Oct 27, 2023

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By Janardan K

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Apr 23, 2024

i suggest everyone to do this course because this is ingredible and it help us so much in future

By Onyinye E

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Jan 12, 2024

The concepts were all very simple to understand. Thanks for the videos too. It made learning fun

By Mel

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Nov 13, 2023

I enjoyed this course. For me, it was easy to understand and I could complete it at my own pace.

By Blessed E

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Nov 10, 2023

It is a great course. it is easy to understand and I gained in-depth knowledge in cybersecurity.

By TC C

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Aug 21, 2023

This course was a perfect starting point to get immersed in the core functions of cybersecurity.

By Shubhangi S

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Aug 13, 2023

The course was excellent; I gained a wealth of knowledge and found it to be incredibly valuable.

By James W

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Aug 7, 2023

Great start to a great course. Very easy to understand and the video presenters are incredible.

By Lindsay B

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Jul 13, 2023

This was amazing! I learned so much and I will definitely be completing this entire certificate!

By Abhik A (

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Jun 16, 2023

One of the nest course for cybersecurity, I sincerly thanks coursera fot the financial aid also.

By Louis B

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Jun 5, 2023

This course give a very clear vision to whoever interested in the field of cybersecurity career.

By Raja s

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Nov 12, 2024

course was nice and well explained and i have learned a lot about some topics of cybersecurity.

By Bron S

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Nov 8, 2024

An absolute great course on the fundamentals. Covered a wide range of topics. Highly recommend!

By Md. R R

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Sep 24, 2024

This course material is awesome. I got lots of valuable information. Thanks to the entire team.

By Arlow M

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Jan 18, 2024

I love it! It taught stuff I didn't know was involved in this profession and it opened my eyes.

By Eric O L

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Jan 16, 2024

Fantastic, I really enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in this area

By Adedamola A

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Dec 3, 2023

I will give this a 100 percent, introduction to cybersecurity so apt and gave a lot of insights

By Manny S

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Oct 24, 2023

This course is a good start even if you have no cybersecurity related background or experience.

By Eunice A

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Oct 7, 2023

This is such an interesting material, it opens my eyes to the threats and risk in cybersecurity

By Guy W

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Sep 27, 2023

Very Interesting, well developed and very easy to understand the reading material and lectures.

By Miguel r r

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Sep 12, 2023

Es un curso bastante completo en el que aprendes conceptos básicos iniciales en Cyberseguridad

By Marcelo a D F

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Sep 8, 2023

So much knowledge from these Google higher Ups the format is super impressive and easy to learn

By Trudy M G

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Aug 29, 2023

As a complete newbie, this course was a really great intro to the foundations of cybersecurity.

By Ahmed A

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Jul 23, 2023

The material so far is wonderful, easy and organized

Thanks to all the teachers, especially Toni

By Thomas C

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Jul 17, 2023

This was a great preview into the aspects of Cybersecurity. I look forward to the next section.

By Dwi Y S

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Jul 10, 2023

it's teach not only the theoretical but also how it would implement in the real world scenario.