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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

OS

Sep 17, 2025

This course gave me a solid understanding of core security principles, threats, and tools. It was well structured, beginner friendly, and helped me gain confidence to pursue a career in cybersecurity

CK

May 14, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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By Ratnakar U

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Oct 29, 2023

Very informative and quality study material.

By DeShawn D

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Aug 4, 2023

Very beginner friendly, good course overall.

By William Q

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Jun 30, 2023

Very good, high-level view of cybersecurity.

By Ahmed A B

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Nov 3, 2024

Informative. However, not very interactive.

By Muhammad A M M

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May 4, 2024

Do not share information without permission

By Fabien E S F F

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Jan 1, 2024

All the courses were clear and well exposed

By Francisco V

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Sep 28, 2023

great to start learning about cybersecurity

By Damien

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Sep 13, 2023

Very informational, and easy to understand.

By dennis n

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Mar 6, 2025

The process through this training is great

By Anand S

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May 12, 2024

Good Introductory course on Cyber Security

By Divyansh R

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Apr 27, 2024

basics of cybersecurity are nicely covered

By Muhammad Y M

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Dec 15, 2023

Really good introduction to Cybersecurity.

By Massinissa C

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Oct 27, 2023

PRETTY NICE OVERVIEW OF THE CYBERSEC FIELD

By kadium n

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Jul 19, 2023

Given overall basic idea on cybersecurity.

By Gonzalo R

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Jun 6, 2023

Pretty clear, and easy to learn and follow

By Abbu S

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Oct 4, 2025

it has good exprencenice and explain also

By Alexandre M

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Feb 6, 2025

les traductions donnent un petit probleme

By Augustine N

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May 12, 2024

Had a wonderful time with the eight tools

By Ileimokumo A U

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Apr 15, 2024

It was packed full and easy to understand

By Ritik B

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Feb 4, 2024

It's really interesting and useful course

By Nathaniel R

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Jun 16, 2023

Outstanding start to the learning process

By Saul J C

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Jul 28, 2025

bueno pero deberia tener todo en españ0l

By Aditya A

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Sep 30, 2024

Average material with too less of detail

By Aryasree S

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Feb 9, 2024

most of the portions covered theory part

By Teri D

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Feb 4, 2024

Excellent introduction to cybersecurity.