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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

Nov 30, 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 27, 2023

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By galil b z

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Jun 24, 2023

great course i loved to learn it and ready for more :)

By David L

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Jun 8, 2023

amazing course to serve as an entry into cybersecurity

By Genial I

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May 28, 2023

This was such a great course. Not overwhelming at all.

By Dee P

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Dec 11, 2025

Thorough, concise, information-rich, and interactive.

By Matilde d S D

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Nov 13, 2025

Muito conteudo importante e fundamental, Excelente!!!

By Ayder P

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Oct 19, 2025

wonderful course for study with clearly understanding

By Lee-ann N

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Oct 6, 2025

I enjoyed learning about foundations of cybersecurity

By Samuel V B

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Aug 28, 2025

Curso muito bem montado, conteúdo muito bem explicado

By Samiullah S

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Jul 8, 2025

I suggest Bignners must 1 time Complete This Courses.

By Briana B

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May 13, 2025

Very detailed for someone who has no prior knowledge.

By Kaushal D

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Jan 27, 2025

Good course for someone who is new to cyber security.

By Ahmed G

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Jan 21, 2025

focused on Theoretical fundamentals for cybersecurity

By Abdu

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Dec 13, 2024

This course build my understanding of security basics

By Deleted A

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Dec 5, 2024

Buenos métodos de enseñanza, se comprenden claramente

By marcos l

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Nov 16, 2024

material excelente professores e os vídeos muito bons

By Itzel A P F

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Nov 8, 2024

Excelente, muy bien explicado de manera corta y clara

By Alexis R

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Oct 17, 2024

An excellent start to my future Cybersecurity Career!

By Juan C L R

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Oct 9, 2024

Muy buena introducción al campo de la Ciberseguridad.

By Eduardo V

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Sep 9, 2024

The beginning of an incredible journey! Great course!

By Isaac B G

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Aug 30, 2024

Bom ensino, bem transparente e simples de se entender

By Brian Y

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Aug 15, 2024

It was very educative. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Deena B

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Jul 30, 2024

I feel I'm learning a lot with out being overwhelmed.

By Viviana R

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Jul 20, 2024

I learned a lot about cybersecurity and how it works.

By JUAN F O Z

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Jun 2, 2024

excelente el curso, muy rapido son todos los modulos.

By Garima S (

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May 27, 2024

Great overview and explanation of each term and part.