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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 Ahmad R

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Nov 8, 2023

Amazing time, amazing instructor, amazing benefits.

By Dre A

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Oct 8, 2023

Highly recommend to anyone curious about the field.

By Abdullahi

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Oct 7, 2023

This a nice course. I highly recommend this course.

By Melissa O

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Oct 5, 2023

The course was very informative and well structured

By Tracy W

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Sep 19, 2023

A great introduction to the world of cybersecurity!

By Owuraku A

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Sep 13, 2023

Great lessons and a lot of important things learned

By Leonard W

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Aug 24, 2023

Great and very informative course , I truly enjoyed

By Jamie A

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Aug 24, 2023

Absolutely great experience! I want to thank google

By Gus R

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Aug 24, 2023

IMPECABLE!! THANKS GOOGLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!

By Brian C

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Jul 24, 2023

Great Introduction to learning about cyber security

By irfan h

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Jul 22, 2023

easy to understand and all the information is great

By Louis G

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Jul 19, 2023

Great course for starting journey in cybersecurity.

By Michael

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Jul 16, 2023

Loved it! Straight forward and easy to understand.

By Dave B

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Jul 2, 2023

Very informative for the beginner in cybersecurity.

By Yu M A

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Jul 2, 2023

really an eye-opener course and hoping for the best

By Gustavo S

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Jun 22, 2023

Relly good, congrats for the content and metodology

By Sahil S

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Jun 20, 2023

A great introduction to the world of Cybersecurity!

By Arafat A

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Jun 7, 2023

It's a great course for students and professionals.

By Micah-Nigel T

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Jun 4, 2023

Great intro to cybersecurity. More excited to learn

By Daniyal n

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Jun 1, 2023

great course . Hope it is good foundation in future

By Mjekula M

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May 17, 2023

Well it was a bit challenging but fun and exciting.

By zakuan (

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May 11, 2023

very good and amazing information timeline to learn

By leslie t

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Jan 20, 2023

Great overview and information about Cybersecurity.

By Mauro H

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Oct 17, 2025

Muy bueno para empezar en el mundo de la seguridad

By Jhailer B

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Aug 9, 2025

Excelente gestión para entender mas sobre el tema.