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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 Christian S

Oct 22, 2023

Bien détaille, instructif et interactif. Accessible a tous !!! Je recommande.

By Baffa B U

Sep 30, 2023

Excellent teaching, very interesting, and practical learning. I am so excited.

By Syed S

Sep 17, 2023

Great experience. Best course for beginners who wanna dive into Cyber Security

By 19A51A04B8 T P

Sep 6, 2023

It gives you complete basics of Cybersecurity with understandable knowledge.👍

By Soori G

Aug 23, 2023

A great way to strat and find a clear and categorized idea about your pathway.

By Abdulmalik S A

Aug 13, 2023

It was quite a joyful experience going through all the materials and exercises

By Praba k

Jul 28, 2023

I had a good learning experience through this course. Coursera is doing great.

By Cruise M M

Jul 27, 2023

It has been a great journey, I can't wait to get started with the next course.

By Natalia B

Jul 16, 2023

Excellent course. Very motivating. Professional and knowledgeable instructors.

By Arsalan A

Jul 11, 2023

Great course designed perfectly for a beginner in the field of cyber security.

By John D

Jul 5, 2023

A really nice overview of this field and what a person working in it would do!

By Azaam B

Jul 3, 2023

Perfect foundation course to get started in Cybersecurity. Highly recommended!

By Mohamed A

Jun 23, 2023

Very interesting and so much knowledge to learn ! Thank you coursera & google

By Christine M

Jun 21, 2023

Great Course! Really gives you the feel for whats in store for this position.

By Muhammad A A

Jun 8, 2023

Awesome Course. The best part was creating a professional statement in week 4.

By Consuelo A

Jun 2, 2023

I enjoyed this course. It's broken down easy enough for a beginner to do well.

By Gustavo A T M

May 24, 2023

Excelente conocimientos brindados acerca de la ciberseguridad, muchas gracias.

By francisco j v s

Jan 28, 2025

Es muy interesante y empieza con un nivel muy bajo para principiantes como yo

By Dennis D

Oct 4, 2024

This was very informative and was a jump start. The instructors are awesome.

By Bikash Y

Jul 19, 2024

it was a great learning experience with hands on experience . quite satisfied

By William M

Apr 15, 2024

I have received very valuable information from this course and I am thankful.

By MARVYN A

Jan 16, 2024

Very smooth explanation of the foundations of cybersecurity as an entry-level

By Tanim A

Oct 23, 2023

its so well structured that for the first time in my life i enjoyed studying!

By Harjeet R

Sep 17, 2023

This course really helped me understand how the world of cybersecurity works.

By Terrence S

Jun 22, 2023

the examples and the vids went together good and the resources were excellent