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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 Marcelo W

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Nov 21, 2024

excelente curso, objetivo, pratico e atual.

By David S A

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Nov 21, 2024

Muy útil para conocer los conceptos básicos

By jesenia p

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Nov 9, 2024

me gusto mucho el curso y aprendi demasiado

By Manolo M

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Oct 23, 2024

Me ha gustado mucho y he aprendido bastante

By Joydeep D

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Sep 11, 2024

Very good course . It improves my knowledge

By Farzeen A

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Aug 5, 2024

It's the awesome course for the beginner...

By Joshua B

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Jul 24, 2024

Perfect for anyone entry level learner!!!!!

By Somnas C S M D

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Jul 4, 2024

Very good for someone totally new to career

By Murray L

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May 23, 2024

This is an amazing opportunity! Thank you!!

By Thành N

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Apr 2, 2024

it's the foundation course of cybersecurity

By Ogiji V O

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Jan 10, 2024

clear materials and outstanding instructors

By temisan i

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Jan 3, 2024

was very informative and easy to understand

By mahamat h

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Jan 2, 2024

Great Course! I'm interested to learn more.

By David C

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Dec 15, 2023

Love it! looking forward to the next module

By Ronnie M

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Nov 15, 2023

Very informative over view of this industry

By Thomas G

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Sep 28, 2023

Broad and very understandable introduction.

By Amarah A

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Sep 19, 2023

I am definitely enjoying this course so far

By Ambachew G

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Sep 3, 2023

Amazing teaching method and it open my mind

By Rapking R

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Aug 26, 2023

Solid foundation on foundation of security.

By Brandi J

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Aug 25, 2023

Loved it! Very educational and so far easy!

By davender r

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Aug 13, 2023

Great ways of teaching , Enjoyed the course

By Thomas W

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Aug 6, 2023

Easy to understand and organized very well.

By Rushabh P

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Jul 9, 2023

It is the new way to see the computer world

By Agbonta “ D O

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Jul 9, 2023

Expository with updated fintech techniques

By Ellias S

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Jul 9, 2023

It is an interesting foundational approach.