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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 Nigel D

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Nov 14, 2024

I think this course was great and filled with so much information. This truly is a great start to try to move into a different career, I'm hoping this will get me started in the direction I want to go in.

By E1 F

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Mar 4, 2024

Had some technical issues but the overall layout, pace, and experience is more than worth it. The course offered solid information with a flexible presentation that allows you to learn when you want.

By Daniel J

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Feb 16, 2024

This course is well organized and instruction is excellent. Having the ability to return to previous lessons for review is invaluable. being able to work at my own pace is one of my favorite parts.

By Mason H (

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Dec 8, 2023

I have a personal Dislike of videos, but I need too watch them anyways too get the course completion, despite the fact that everything that is said in the videos is also covered again in the reading.

By Nurealam H

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Nov 30, 2023

I recently completed the Google Foundations of Cybersecurity first course, and it exceeded my expectations! The content was well-structured, covering essential cybersecurity concepts with clarity.

By Faith u

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Jun 29, 2023

Excellent study details. the course is good beginning for career and technology professionals. I learnt the security framework, security controls, CISSP eight domain of knowledge for professional.

By Hunter M

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Jan 17, 2025

Pretty good overall, very wordy, I think it would benefit from more demonstrative visuals, such as labeled boxes and arrows being shown on screen. Otherwise, very good, and definitely very dense.

By Dave G

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Jan 9, 2024

Very high level concepts, examples for further discussion at various points of the course would have helped to solidify it more, however, I understand that the forthcoming 7 courses will do that.

By D P

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Oct 13, 2023

The time estimates seem long. Very good course, for the entry-level person it will be challenging, for the seasoned desktop tech it will be fun and for an engineer, it will be a great refresher.

By Awais H

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Sep 27, 2024

Thank you! I have learned a lot from this course, earlier I have a very limited knowledge about this industry but after taking this course I understand that this is more dynamic and evolving

By Ryan L

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Nov 20, 2024

For an introductory course, more computer practice would be interesting, even if basic, just to show a little about the technologies and their interfaces. This helps keep people motivated.

By Abdul R

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Sep 13, 2023

I was looking for authentic and professional certs that make me prominent among the individuals to start my career in cyber security. Yeah I did find it here Thanks, Google and Coursera

By college f c f

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Oct 21, 2024

Good for complete beginners doesn't go much into depth most stuff is either common knowledge or not totally into depth, however it does its job laying the foundation of cybersecurity.

By Edward P

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Jan 22, 2023

I think the course is clear and concise. It is not overpowering. It is a course for entry level security analysts.

This course is a painless way to begin to explore cybersecurity,

By rauni d r r

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May 18, 2023

I enjoyed most of the reading and videos, the only thing that confused me a lot was the portfolio part. I thought this subject was going to be discussed in the last course, instead.

By Lehra G

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Oct 24, 2023

I will give this course 4 stars only because once I got the portfolio section there was no explanation or examples of the portfolio just go look it up and complete it yourself.

By Aarya J

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Apr 11, 2024

Overall thus course was amazing. It gives you a great scenario on how things works as an security analyst. It's a great comprehensive course for one to be a security analyst.

By Khurram S

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Sep 24, 2024

A bit slow for those who have some background knowledge of cybersecurity. However, engaging, and challenging when it comes to conventional understanding of cybersecurity.

By Emma W

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Jun 10, 2024

Great delivery, only giving 4 out of 5 because i loved the flash cards and test your knowledge activities in the modules outside of the quizes and wished there were more!

By Sagar G

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Feb 15, 2024

It was good to understand how the cybersecurity domain has expanded to what it is now and how you don't need to be a master/expert in cybersecurity to get into the field.

By Antonio S

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Jan 6, 2024

Not a bad course for an entry level with no previous knowledge. The material is ok, although most of the information can be found on the internet and in youtube for free.

By Suhas U

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Jul 24, 2023

A beginner friendly course, I literally enjoyed throughout the course. It really gave me a strong fundamental knowledge about cyber security field in a structural manner.

By Helix M

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Mar 6, 2025

It's a pretty heavy Info Dump and I forgot most of it by time I was half way through the next module. But, it's always available for review so it has that going for it.

By Undine

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Jul 9, 2023

Overall a good introduction. I would've liked more examples for some of the abstract terms. Also, the historic data leaks or virus examples could be elaborated on more.

By DanyU B (

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May 8, 2024

todo a estado muy bien hecho, el material es de bastante ayuda y las explicaciones por parte de los conferencistas es de excelente calidad, lo recomiendo ampliamente