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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 Praba k

Jul 28, 2023

I had a good learning experience through this course. Coursera is doing great.

By Cruise M M

Jul 27, 2023

It has been a great journey, I can't wait to get started with the next course.

By Natalia B

Jul 16, 2023

Excellent course. Very motivating. Professional and knowledgeable instructors.

By Arsalan A

Jul 11, 2023

Great course designed perfectly for a beginner in the field of cyber security.

By John D

Jul 4, 2023

A really nice overview of this field and what a person working in it would do!

By Azaam B

Jul 3, 2023

Perfect foundation course to get started in Cybersecurity. Highly recommended!

By Mohamed A

Jun 23, 2023

Very interesting and so much knowledge to learn ! Thank you coursera & google

By Christine M

Jun 21, 2023

Great Course! Really gives you the feel for whats in store for this position.

By Muhammad A A

Jun 8, 2023

Awesome Course. The best part was creating a professional statement in week 4.

By Consuelo A

Jun 2, 2023

I enjoyed this course. It's broken down easy enough for a beginner to do well.

By Gustavo A T M

May 24, 2023

Excelente conocimientos brindados acerca de la ciberseguridad, muchas gracias.

By francisco j v s

Jan 28, 2025

Es muy interesante y empieza con un nivel muy bajo para principiantes como yo

By Dennis D

Oct 4, 2024

This was very informative and was a jump start. The instructors are awesome.

By Bikash Y

Jul 19, 2024

it was a great learning experience with hands on experience . quite satisfied

By William M

Apr 14, 2024

I have received very valuable information from this course and I am thankful.

By MARVYN A

Jan 15, 2024

Very smooth explanation of the foundations of cybersecurity as an entry-level

By Tanim A

Oct 23, 2023

its so well structured that for the first time in my life i enjoyed studying!

By Harjeet R

Sep 17, 2023

This course really helped me understand how the world of cybersecurity works.

By Terrence S

Jun 22, 2023

the examples and the vids went together good and the resources were excellent

By Muneeb A

Jun 17, 2023

This is course is really helpful in understanding the basic of cybersecurity.

By gaurav k

Jun 12, 2023

the coucre is best. but it's need more data to read and undersand in easy way

By Sheikh S

Jun 10, 2023

It was really awesome getting to learn more about cybersecurity with coursera

By Fellipi H B d C

May 23, 2023

Extremely well-made and taught course. I can't wait to finish the other ones.

By Sushila L

Mar 25, 2025

This course is very helpful for the beginners. Easy to understand and learn.

By Ingrid i m M

Mar 11, 2025

Excelente y muy interesante la verdad me dieron más ganas de seguir adelante