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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 securityā€™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 whatā€™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

Dec 1, 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 28, 2023

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By Khang P T

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Oct 5, 2024

I would rate this course highly, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices

By Mohammed K

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Sep 17, 2023

it was a good session all the points were so understandable and got to learn about the new things about cyber security.

By Azubuike P

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Aug 7, 2023

The course is actually great for someone that want to take career in Cybersecurity, it esposes you to what is involved.

By Elliott M

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Jul 6, 2023

This course was very easy to understand and follow. The instructors speak on the level and nothing goes over your head.

By James G

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Jul 31, 2024

This course may not require any prior knowledge of cybersecurity but some of the concepts are difficult to understand.

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Jul 20, 2024

Just introducing some basic ideas, does not teach technologies, kind of boring... looking forward to following courses

By rafael r h

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Aug 10, 2023

OjalĆ” estuviera subtitulado en castellano y pudiera descargar el temario que me han explicado en los videos en un PDF.

By Abdalrahman A

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Jun 3, 2023

it's like an opening for cyber security but it's not useful it just give you an idea for what you will study in future

By Jayank K

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Feb 2, 2024

In this course give a overall basic information of regarding about cybersecurity and it's domain. overall it be good.

By Ilia L

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Nov 11, 2024

The course is good, gives a solid basis for overall understanding what is cybersecurity field and how complex it is.

By Jonas P M

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Nov 1, 2023

It was a great course, well structured. However, provided it was the very basics, it was bound to be relatively easy

By GRACE A T 2

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Apr 9, 2024

It's great for someone brand new to cybersecurity. It provides a strong foundation on basic tools and has few labs.

By Peter D

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Feb 1, 2024

Very good information on the field of cybersecurity. I feel more examples of certain concepts could be beneficial.

By joao s

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Jan 21, 2024

It's good but I think there is a lack of basic fundamentals for example the diference between Incident and Event.

By DABHI J

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May 30, 2023

best online learning experience with google course and best platform provide by coursera .

Hug respect both of us.

By Shaun M

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Jan 4, 2024

This first course made me excited to start my career in cybersecurity. Very informative and easy to understand.

By Diego A P C

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Aug 22, 2023

The explanation is quite thorough and lucid; however, it seems slightly redundant. Overall, it's very well done.

By Josļæ½ C G D

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Sep 13, 2023

Es una introducciĆ³n a la ciberseguridad en la que establecen los principios marco teĆ³ricos. EstĆ” bastante bien.

By Douglas H

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Feb 16, 2025

A challenging course at times but well worth the effort if you would like a broad CS introduction to the field

By miguel a b j

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Dec 10, 2024

creo que la parte que se explica como realizar el portfolio deberia ser un anexo del final de la certificacion

By Teunis A v d P

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Jun 5, 2023

maybe deliberately but impression I have is that the start of each week is easy with more pressure at the end.

By Mohammed A

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Jun 18, 2023

I wished for practical side of tools like Splunk and Chronical. But overall, the course was great! Thank you!

By Abdulmajid A

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Feb 27, 2024

Foundation of cyber security is a very interested program I love it it's really help me more on my knowledge

By Rakoto Z M

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Sep 7, 2023

Thank you coursera and Google. The course was clear and straight forward. I'm eager to continue my learning.

By Babafemi S

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Dec 6, 2023

it worth the time and the resources. well structured course and good tutors with easy to understand English