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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 Hammad J

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Feb 17, 2024

Its a great fundamental course. Instructor was awesome and clear in her approach.

By Michele F

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Feb 16, 2024

Mi ha aperto un mondo, veramente interessante e impegnativo ma ne è valsa la pena

By johnny m

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Jan 28, 2024

This is a headstart to your cybersecurity career path. Don't take it for granted.

By BizzyBoyTV

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Jan 27, 2024

Nice, smooth flow. Instructor was pleasant and clearly provided the information.

By Devika N

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Dec 23, 2023

Insightful! I was able to understand the basic concepts of Cybersecurity clearly.

By Rudam B

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Dec 17, 2023

This course is very good for a student wanting to start a career in cybersecurity

By Jonathan

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Dec 12, 2023

course was great! The instructor could hardly speak English for me to understand.

By Michael M

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Nov 30, 2023

Amazing love the study material and love information was provide thank you google

By Boris D

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Oct 14, 2023

I learned about the concepts and systems used to prevent threat actors, and more.

By Chet M

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Oct 11, 2023

Good course, the material is relevant, well organizard and effectively presented.

By Terry H

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Sep 27, 2023

this is a great first step into getting a foundational approach to cyber security

By Adam P

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Sep 8, 2023

It was excellent on covering the need to know of theory, history and application.

By IDOGBE E E

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Sep 2, 2023

such an awesome training and engagement... Well presented and easy to understand

By Anshumaan T

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Aug 30, 2023

It's good only if you want ethical and theoretical knowledge about CyberSecurity.

By Andrea T

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Aug 29, 2023

It’s a great start to getting to know more about the components of cybersecurity.

By Kishan

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Aug 19, 2023

I learned so much and the entire interface and tutoring is so simple it's amazing

By Arinze E

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Aug 3, 2023

Very insightful and great way to kick off foundational knowledge in cybersecurity

By Tyler L

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Jul 21, 2023

Was exactly what it said it would be and gave foundational knowledge of cybersec.

By lucas

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Jul 4, 2023

It was really good. I learned overall most of the basics of cybersecurity fields.

By Nishant G

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Jun 15, 2023

Very Informative course and it covers all the fundamentals of the Cyber Security.

By Smit P

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Jun 1, 2023

Very interesting course and anyone can learn this course.THANKU COUSER and GOOGLE

By mark L

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May 16, 2023

In-depth and easy to follow. I enjoyed the content and guides in the first course

By W a

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Jan 16, 2023

Very clear concise weekly material with great end of section tests and glossaries

By Sahaj R M

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Mar 4, 2025

The course was great, but I didn't receive the certificate after its completion.

By sergio r s

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Oct 13, 2024

Great introductory course. It provides a thorough overview for this career path.