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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

KB

Jul 27, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

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By Yak U

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Dec 14, 2024

little boring but good

By Pedro S

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Nov 22, 2024

Muy bueno para empezar

By Divin L m P

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Oct 25, 2024

très agréable à suivre

By Premal G

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Oct 19, 2024

It's a good experience

By June K

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Oct 16, 2024

very good introduction

By Oladapo A

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Oct 13, 2024

very nice for beginner

By Unknown s O (

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Sep 26, 2024

It was good for basics

By Pablo A

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Sep 3, 2024

muy accesible el curso

By Gabriel E B b

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Aug 15, 2024

Simplemente me encanto

By Gollapalli D K G

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Aug 15, 2024

its good for beginners

By Anthony M

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Jul 19, 2024

It was a great course.

By Renua A

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Jul 10, 2024

Very Nice introduction

By Gaston D

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Jul 5, 2024

Short and really clear

By brylle l

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Apr 25, 2024

Superb Training Course

By Madu n

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Apr 7, 2024

I AM ENJOYING COURSERA

By Ami L S

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Mar 21, 2024

Great Overview so far!

By Vanuatu T

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Mar 19, 2024

very powerful and real

By Dhairya V

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Mar 18, 2024

Thankyou i am so happy

By Chidiebere

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Mar 16, 2024

Very well put together

By อัครวิทย์ ส

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Feb 27, 2024

Very good for beginner

By Fayo A

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Feb 18, 2024

Ver detailed and clear

By Kanapos M

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Feb 7, 2024

Best learning platform

By Kiernan R

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Jan 18, 2024

Fun educational course

By Samira G

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Jan 14, 2024

More Than Great Course

By Sneha C

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Dec 18, 2023

fabulous for learning.