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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 Jordi C S

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Sep 14, 2023

Good introduction to Cyberscurity

By Ekemini P A

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Sep 13, 2023

I am really enjoying the courses.

By Vilson S

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Aug 25, 2023

Easy to follow and learned a lot!

By SOHAG O

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Aug 25, 2023

I never felt bored while learning

By Shuaib A

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Aug 23, 2023

Very good intro to cybersecurity!

By anthony d

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Aug 3, 2023

easy only took me a day thank you

By Muhammad F

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Aug 2, 2023

lot of things that I have learned

By Diamond B

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Jul 27, 2023

Definitely caught me up to speed!

By Raymond C

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Jul 17, 2023

This course has been very helpful

By Lola I

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Jul 7, 2023

The instructor was very detailed

By Kim B

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Jul 3, 2023

easy to follow, excellent content

By isaac a

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May 21, 2023

Very substantial and well packed.

By Laxman G

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Jan 9, 2023

A very strong foundation, indeed.

By Mubashir K

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Sep 28, 2025

Really Great Course to complete!

By Anwar I H

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Aug 12, 2025

I have gained alot of knowledge.

By Nikhil B J

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Aug 4, 2025

Good Course to Build Foundations

By luis a l

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Jul 29, 2025

me gusto mucho, aprendi bastante

By Umar A

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Jul 12, 2025

I liked this course very simplex

By Jared Q

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Jun 19, 2025

Clear format and easy to follow.

By Qudrat U K

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Jun 16, 2025

Great course I ever gone through

By Saumya Y

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Jun 7, 2025

explanation is really very good.

By Antoni M m

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May 28, 2025

excelente curso, muy interesante

By U28551

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May 12, 2025

just good learning and ver clear

By Hiram R

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May 8, 2025

Very complete and easy to follow

By Roque B F J

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Mar 6, 2025

muy bueno y simplificado exlente