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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

MG

Jan 8, 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!

KB

Jul 28, 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

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By Tyler E

Jan 20, 2024

Overall, it was an excellent course. My only critique would be to include more supplementary content aside from the videos and occasional VM task.

By Cleran H P

Jan 2, 2024

I greatly appreciate this course. Overall, it helps in my learning journey towards my soon-to-be realized status as a cybersecurity professional!

By James L F

Aug 24, 2023

This course is easy to follow and just enough to learn something and to stay interested. Im only in the beginning, but so far its a 5 star course.

By Mohamed K J

Aug 13, 2023

Like anything foundational, it can seem tedious but this course does it's best to keep your attention and help you learn in a more productive way.

By enigmayah

Jul 23, 2023

A Great Experience! Thanks a lot, Google and Coursera for helping me financially. This is my first course on Coursera. Once again, thanks a lot!!

By Daniel S

Jun 15, 2023

Awesome!! lot's of stuff to learn and information to soak in. Huge thumbs up to Toni and her videos and being very detailed along with the course.

By Phan L

Apr 4, 2024

This is an excellent course; I have gained a lot of valuable knowledge about Cybersecurity and am ready to apply them to my profession. Thanks!!!

By Michael M

Sep 28, 2023

Working in IT Help Desk support there is still much to learn. This course has broadened my understanding of Cybersecurity concepts and resources.

By Jaime J N G

Aug 9, 2023

El curso ha sido muy bueno hasta ahora. Me permitio ampliar los conocimientos y entender la responsabilidad sobre la seguridad de la información.

By Samuel M

Mar 17, 2025

conteúdo rico e conta com exemplos de profissionais que atuam na área, desde seus desafios e conselhos para quem desejar trilhar o mesmo caminho

By muhammad s

Sep 13, 2024

I have got the basic understanding of cyber security .this course is very beneficial for getting the basic knowledge of cyber security industry.

By Issam O

Jun 5, 2024

It was an amazing training course in which I learned a lot of things related to system protection and the basics of cybersecuriti Thank you all.

By Rafi U

Jan 24, 2024

such a intresting course im really intrested in cybersecurity course and I am really thankful to google to giving me this opportunity thank you

By László S

Oct 26, 2023

It was a great journey. I really liked that they are offering practice on certain tools and topics. Well structured and makes pleasure to study.

By EMS S

Oct 15, 2023

It was a pleasure to take this course, I couldn't stop watching the classes, I loved this module so much and the teacher, my God, what an angel!

By Derrick L

Oct 8, 2023

Pretty cool setup they have. I recommend anyone who wants to get their feet wet and challenge themselves to see if this is a great fit for them.

By Mohammad S

Sep 25, 2023

Amazing course, it contains interactive pages so you don't get bored, and most importantly nice people with smiles will make you love the course

By George A

Sep 12, 2023

The Foundations of Cybersecurity Course introduced me to the concepts about what security analysts do and gave me a broader view about security.

By Kody G

Aug 22, 2023

Simple, Interesting, and worth learning if you have an interest in learning Cybersecurity or learning a new skill you can take with you forever!

By Migdalia R

Aug 10, 2023

As someone who knew nothing coming into this, the course was very easy going and repetitive which was good! It helped me in my learning process.

By Jeffrey S G

Jul 18, 2023

a solid introduction course. A well rounded, broad stroke view of what is to come as well as a very detailed core foundation on which to build.

By Iván C

Mar 2, 2025

Amazing course, I am barely learning the foundations but after finishing i am not feeling lost anymore, now I can see my path completely clear.

By Stephen A

Nov 30, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity was amazing

and awesome, the teachers

took a lot

of time to explain

everything

nicely. I Love Coursera and Goggle.

By Mayank G

Nov 10, 2023

I have Learned many things from this as beginner and learner i liked this course very much thanks to google and coursera to provide this course

By Isaac K

Sep 8, 2023

Well tailored program with newbies to technology in mind. Really enjoyed the lessons and look forward to an even more exciting journey. Cheers!