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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 Lisa S B

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Jul 29, 2023

Gives a lot of information, it would be great to see it being applied.

By Matthew M

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Jul 23, 2023

very informative and supportive even without direct instructor support

By Deleted A

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Jul 19, 2023

I'm inspired to tell more people that its worth it to learn more here.

By Malavika N S K

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Jun 30, 2023

Highly recommended course to get your basics of cybersecurity perfect!

By SF5 g

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Jun 18, 2023

The introduction was very informative especially if one is a beginner.

By Mike H

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May 24, 2023

This is an excellent intro to the basic fundamentals of cybersecurity!

By Brayden M

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Jan 15, 2023

Very well put together course about the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

By Jose C C N

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Mar 17, 2025

It is such a great course for learning new cybersecurity terminology.

By Mossab b

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Feb 11, 2025

The most useful and fun course that i have every had (i recommend it)

By Edward J R T

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Sep 28, 2024

Aprendí mucho sobre términos usados en el mundo de la Ciber Seguridad

By Deleted A

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Sep 24, 2024

Muy buen curso, interactivo, buenos videos, contenido. Lo recomiendo.

By Manjunatha K

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May 21, 2024

Just an awesome thing thanks to Coursera and Google for teaching us .

By Sarthak P

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Apr 26, 2024

Helping me to gain knowledge about SIEM,Linux,python,SQL Ans More,..

By Nikhil M

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Apr 8, 2024

This was a grate start for Cybersecurity and i learn a lot from this.

By AMINU S M

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Feb 10, 2024

a very interesting course, even though its new to me but i enjoyed it

By amadu s

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Nov 24, 2023

Well-structured course content and articulate lessons by instructors.

By Helder R

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Nov 22, 2023

top adquiri novas competências com o conhecimento dado pela coursera

By Tiana G

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Oct 27, 2023

It is straightforward to follow, informational, and not over barring.

By praveen n

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Sep 21, 2023

Great Experiences to Completion of certification, Easy to understand

By Phil S

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Sep 19, 2023

Solid intro to the foundations of cybersecurity. Enjoyed learning it!

By Laura M

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Sep 12, 2023

I enjoyed this course very much. It was easy to follow the material.

By Jonathan D

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Sep 12, 2023

Great course! I learned a lot more than I by far expected. Thank you!

By Brizelle P

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Sep 12, 2023

Great course guided by an amazing tutor, and loaded with information.

By Dharma T

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Jun 22, 2023

It's very good and helpful for freshers and also for non-it graduates

By Eddie M

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Jun 19, 2023

Great informational brief introduction to the world of cybersecurity.