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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.

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

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By Nikhil K A

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Aug 10, 2024

Great Foundational Course by Google

By LUCAS N

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Jul 5, 2024

Foi o melhor curso que fiz em 2024.

By Alex A M

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Jul 3, 2024

Very informative and easy to follow

By Marquis M

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Jun 25, 2024

course was amazing and very helpful

By Christian E

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Apr 7, 2024

Great introduction to cybersecurity

By 20-538 R

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Apr 1, 2024

Nice explanation with real examples

By Werner v S

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Mar 14, 2024

Easy and yet intricate, I loved it!

By Faithlyn A

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Mar 4, 2024

Very helpful and easy to understand

By Leroy B

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Mar 2, 2024

Excellent, the tutors are wonderful

By Vaibhav A

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Jan 13, 2024

Great course to build a foundation.

By GG -

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Dec 27, 2023

Detailed, informative and inspiring

By Ying X

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Dec 6, 2023

Very easy to understand and follow.

By Jakub J S

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Nov 22, 2023

Nice introduction to cybersecurity.

By C H

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Nov 20, 2023

Very insightful and easy to follow.

By Samuel S

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Oct 28, 2023

Amazing, great course introduction!

By Prin Y

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Oct 18, 2023

good knowledge about basic security

By Gerry R

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Oct 13, 2023

I've learned a lot from this course

By Muhammad S

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Sep 19, 2023

Very Awful Learning and Experience!

By Desmond K

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Aug 25, 2023

it was superb and a good experience

By Syed R

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Aug 14, 2023

This course was designed perfectly.

By Randy N O

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Aug 13, 2023

excellent course highly recommended

By Elshaday E

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Jul 19, 2023

Very helpful and beginner friendly.

By Jack D

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Jul 10, 2023

Really well layed out and presented