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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

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.

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!

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By Roberto R S

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Aug 8, 2024

So far I like the way subjects have been broken down along with the examples given.

By Azeem I

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Jul 31, 2024

It was a wonderful experience in course 1 related to foundations of cyber security.

By Rahul S

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Jul 13, 2024

It is a very helpful course for beginners with no prior knowledge in cyber security

By Alison A

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May 26, 2024

Clear and easy to understand course for new prospects in the field of cybersecurity

By Hamsaraju J

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Mar 26, 2024

really this course more useful for today technology we learn how to safe our data

By Matthew S

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Mar 25, 2024

Really good introduction into the foundations of cyber security. Highly recommended

By Tracey S L

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Mar 20, 2024

Great starter course not too much in introduction which is perfect 👍 happy so far

By Joseph C ( @

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Mar 11, 2024

Great content arrangement and curriculum design. Can't wait to enroll next program.

By Kimberly G

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Feb 6, 2024

Straight to the point while still being very informative and kept me fully engaged.

By Yesenia R

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Feb 6, 2024

This course is perfect for someone transitioning into this field. Very informative.

By Jorawal S

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Jan 14, 2024

The best foundation course for beginner to learn the fundamentals of Cybersecurity.

By aymen k

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Sep 25, 2023

this course cover al the fundamental of cyber security that you need to get started

By La'Trece M

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Sep 23, 2023

The learning was really informative and captivating. I will be taking more courses.

By Marcos C

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Sep 22, 2023

This is a non-skip course if you are willing to join the cybersecurity brotherhood!

By Carlos E S

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Sep 21, 2023

the Best Program to leaning cleair protect Business . People and the Organisation

By Brandon

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Aug 15, 2023

A ton of information, lots of Quizzes to test what you are learning along the way.

By Durante C

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Jul 28, 2023

This is a really thorough introduction to Cyber Security, perfect for the beginner.

By Cindy P

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Jul 18, 2023

Great learning material. Makes me confident to start this new chapter in my career.

By Abhishek K

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May 17, 2023

This course helped me that what cybersecurity is and what its purpose in our world.

By Mudit V

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Mar 5, 2025

good course for upscaliing our skills in other career fields such as cybersecurity

By PEDRO D J N A

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Feb 27, 2025

Un curso muy completo con lo básico para comprender el inicio de la ciberseguridad

By Muhammad A S

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Jan 12, 2025

Found it the best course, the method of teaching and the user interface is perfect

By Najeeb u

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Nov 1, 2024

Foundations of Cybersecurity is very informative course for cyber security analyst

By Fernando P

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Oct 29, 2024

A good way to introduce cybersecurity to someone witch no knowledge on the subject

By Arlou M

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Apr 4, 2024

This is a very good program I can really gain a lot of knowledge honestly no joke.