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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

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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

DS

Oct 27, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

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By Stan S

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Aug 20, 2023

A wealth of knowledge for the beginner.

By Mohammed R

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Aug 16, 2023

great experience of learning new skills

By Benjamin K

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Aug 14, 2023

Great introduction, keen to learn more.

By Emad A

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Aug 12, 2023

It is an amazing intro to Sybersecurity

By Jamal H

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Aug 9, 2023

Exceptional. I am still moving Forward!

By ASANKA J

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Aug 8, 2023

Great course for a Cybersecurity newbie

By Rick M

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Jul 26, 2023

Start your understanding of this field.

By Gilbert Y

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Jul 25, 2023

A well structured and insightful course

By Hoang L

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Jul 24, 2023

well explained and easy to follow along

By janvi r

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Jul 24, 2023

It peeked my interest in cybersecurity.

By AKPOJUMOBOR P O

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Jul 15, 2023

Great foundation. I love the start off.

By Tayyaba A

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Jul 14, 2023

amazing course and mind blowing teacher

By Ricky H

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May 29, 2023

Fantastic in it's delivery and content.

By Jeff W

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May 27, 2023

very enlightening and intuitive!

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By Mouayad A H

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Aug 10, 2025

amazing course everything is well made

By Alberto P

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May 14, 2025

Por ahora todo perfecto y gran temario

By Leamiba S

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May 1, 2025

Curso excelente, rico em informações .

By Disha M

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Apr 22, 2025

Exceptional Teaching. Loved the course

By L D S

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Apr 18, 2025

awesome got me hooked on till the last

By Suhayb “ s S

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Apr 3, 2025

On Course related may favorite skills

By Fouad B

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Mar 21, 2025

Excellent teacher and excellent course

By burgos_luis@hotmail.com

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Mar 12, 2025

muy entretenido y de mucho aprendizaje

By Nokuthula D S

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Mar 2, 2025

I am loving the course content so far!

By Jennifer W

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Feb 18, 2025

Interesting and understandable lesson!

By Abdalkhadir A

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Jan 28, 2025

The instructors are very knowledgable!