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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

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.

MG

Jan 7, 2024

I think this is a great start for anyone who is starting from absolute zero. I think that since I've been toying with the idea of getting into Cybersecurity for 2 years now, it was a great refresher!

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By Oliver L

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Feb 20, 2025

Realmente el curso aporta información supremamente valiosa. Mil gracias a los instructores y a google!

By Shazia-Bano P

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Jan 9, 2025

Understand the overall concept and foundational knowledge how it works and how to move in this career.

By Muhammad S K

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Dec 1, 2024

Highly Recommended, It allows me to learn more, increase my knowledge. Thanks Coursera And Google Team

By Sanchayan K

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Aug 19, 2024

An excellent introductory course. highly recommended to everyone with an active interest in this field

By Isaac A B A

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Jun 9, 2024

I recommend Coursera to all who are willing but unable to reach their IT goal. This is indeed the best

By Md. A M

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Mar 11, 2024

The Google Foundation Cybersecurity course is very interesting to help go to an advanced level. Thanks

By Dhanalakshmi A

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Jan 14, 2024

It was a great experience with the Foundation of Cyber Security. Thank you for being part of Coursera.

By MADHU L R

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Dec 20, 2023

The lecturing is very good and the consistency will be remained with us through out the end of course.

By RAMESH M

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Nov 5, 2023

Coursera is a wonderful platform to study and upskill the technology. Big Thanks to the Coursera Team!

By Sehman K

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Oct 13, 2023

Great course to learn the basic terminologies, the foundations of cybersecurity, as the name suggests.

By Waseem B

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Sep 21, 2023

It was very beginner friendly and easy to understand with structured modules that fits and works well.

By Tarrence R

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Aug 7, 2023

The course has so much information and each instructor was very knowledgeable with all of the content.

By Kylen H

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Aug 1, 2023

This was a great introductory course and gave clear insight for the beginning stages of Cybersecurity!

By Serhii T

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Jul 31, 2023

I find this program much more closer to a student than the similar course in Google IT Support program

By Aman R

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Jun 20, 2023

Excellently designed for beginners. MUST TRY! For anyone who wants to build a career in cyber-security

By Mel M

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Jun 20, 2023

The presenter speaks clearly and not so fast. I enjoyed and learned a lot from this course. Thank you!

By Remington M

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Jun 18, 2023

I enjoyed every moment of the course. The instructors are so thorough and their delivery is excellent.

By Richard L

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Jun 7, 2023

This course taught me a lot more of the basics in a fun & interactive way that I completely enjoyed!!!

By Khuram S

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Jun 5, 2023

Great course.learnt a lot about basics.hopefully will learn more in upcoming courses.thanks to google.

By Mason B

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Jun 4, 2023

As someone with no cybersecurity experience this course was very well laid out and easy to comprehend.

By Dami

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May 13, 2023

This Course Is really good it does help you understand what cybersecurity is and how important is it .

By QAMAR J

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Sep 29, 2025

Every informative and interesting start of google cybersecurity, which is totally a new field for me.

By Henry R M

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Aug 26, 2025

It was fun and educational to go through. Left me with alot of foundational notes I can look back on.

By Courtney K

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Jul 11, 2025

Awesome course!!! As a UTSA student, this course match the knowledge depth offered at the university.

By juan p S

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Dec 27, 2024

Muy buen curso introductorio!.Solo falta afinar temas de traducciones en las actividades a realizar .