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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

OM

Jan 16, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

SY

May 8, 2024

The foundations were introduced in simple terms. It is very easy for anyone to follow it. The program structure is excellent. The concepts, anecdotes and quizzes are great way to engage the learner.

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By Rafael P

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Jun 23, 2025

Very good presentation of the basics

By ALLYSHA F R

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Feb 24, 2025

THIS IS GOOD TO LEARN AS STUDENT TOO

By Alberto C

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Jan 27, 2025

Curso básico para adquirir conceptos

By Đỗ H S

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Sep 2, 2024

Too many long-winded explanations...

By Tina P

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Apr 13, 2024

VERY GOOD COURSE AND WELL EXPLAINED.

By Harsh V T

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Feb 1, 2024

goodone to learn about cybersecurity

By Prince E I

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Nov 28, 2023

Amazing eye opener to Cyber Security

By Omer Z Q

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Jul 29, 2023

Great Course but lack practical work

By Patricio E M G

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Jun 16, 2025

Muy bueno, pero un poco desordenado

By Francisco E M O

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May 12, 2025

Could have more practical examples.

By Happy M

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Mar 20, 2025

really enjoyed this module so much.

By Vikas V

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Nov 13, 2024

It sure is a great course Thank you

By Uthman U

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Apr 17, 2024

Well designed, simple and top-notch

By Arjun y

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Mar 7, 2024

I want more visualization in videos

By Jay J

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Jan 9, 2024

Too many questions left unanswered.

By Tamal B

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Jul 31, 2023

Wonderful course designed by google

By load o p (

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Jun 14, 2023

Great introduction to Cybersecurity

By Amr E

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May 23, 2023

Too generic. A very very long intro

By Sreehari R

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Apr 19, 2025

Really dry subject i have red ever

By samuel o b

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Nov 21, 2024

Very detailed and self-explanatory

By Bhuvanash b

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Apr 22, 2024

Good knowledge about Cybersecurity

By Dave L

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Dec 21, 2023

Instructors are very knowledgeable

By SAKTHI B

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Oct 11, 2023

the course is nice and informative

By Cristiams V

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Feb 27, 2026

Mal traducido las examenes con IA

By Ngoc D B

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Dec 30, 2025

Lack of practice, too much theory