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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 Faizal N K

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Nov 26, 2023

excellent course loved it

By Prabh S

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Nov 19, 2023

Great!!!!! I learnt alot.

By tociph i

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Oct 25, 2023

Very good topics to learn

By Titus B

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Oct 18, 2023

Very well designed course

By Ehizokhale E

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Oct 5, 2023

What a great opportunity

By Hadiouba S

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Sep 29, 2023

Excellent learning method

By Derrick C

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Sep 20, 2023

happy one one step closer

By Christopher E

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Sep 12, 2023

great videos and readings

By mohammed m k

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Sep 8, 2023

very good, totally worth.

By Usman G

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Sep 1, 2023

Great learning experience

By Caroline W

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Aug 25, 2023

Awesome learning content!

By Ali H

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Aug 25, 2023

Great. Thank you so much.

By Mohammed A

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Aug 22, 2023

Its a well packed course.

By Brionna K

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Aug 20, 2023

Loved taking this course.

By Mary C J

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Aug 3, 2023

Training was exceptional.

By john

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Aug 1, 2023

muy basico pero muy claro

By Sneha S

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Jul 25, 2023

It was a great experience

By Mario H C

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Jul 18, 2023

very helpful . thank you.

By Twinkle P

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Jul 6, 2023

IT's really good to learn

By MD J A A

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Jun 29, 2023

thank you for this course

By Raj K T

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Jun 23, 2023

Amazing Course. Thank You

By Naveed Y

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Jun 21, 2023

A good knowledge transfer

By Megan S

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Jun 9, 2023

Amazing content - thanks!

By patrick n

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Jun 5, 2023

Great support from tutors

By Pablo M

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Jun 2, 2023

Excelent course. Love it!