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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 Asanda D

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Apr 1, 2025

The lecturer was the best loved her

By Edwin V

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Mar 4, 2025

Perfect introduction to the course!

By MIGUEL A M M

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Feb 12, 2025

me gusta la información que maneja.

By Officerik

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Feb 12, 2025

Very informative and well presented

By Rasha F M A M

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Jan 21, 2025

very easy to apply the instructions

By Aryan A

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Jan 4, 2025

very informative and helpful course

By Luca M Y

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Jan 3, 2025

Ótimo curso e de muito aprendizado.

By Stephen H

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Dec 12, 2024

This is perfect for getting started

By Zuki P P

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Dec 11, 2024

Sangat menarik dan menambah wawasan

By rajat s

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Oct 17, 2024

Very detailed course and I loved it

By janitzo r

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Oct 10, 2024

is a wonderful course i learn allot

By Mohammed N

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Sep 28, 2024

Really easy to understand and grasp

By Haydon D W

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Sep 3, 2024

Great foundational knowledge course

By Yuri L R D S

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Aug 12, 2024

ÓTIMO CURSO PRA QUEM ESTA COMEÇANDO

By Nikhil K A

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Aug 10, 2024

Great Foundational Course by Google

By LUCAS N

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Jul 5, 2024

Foi o melhor curso que fiz em 2024.

By Alex A M

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Jul 3, 2024

Very informative and easy to follow

By Marquis M

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Jun 25, 2024

course was amazing and very helpful

By Christian E

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Apr 7, 2024

Great introduction to cybersecurity

By 20-538 R

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Apr 1, 2024

Nice explanation with real examples

By Werner v S

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Mar 14, 2024

Easy and yet intricate, I loved it!

By Faithlyn A

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Mar 4, 2024

Very helpful and easy to understand

By Leroy B

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Mar 2, 2024

Excellent, the tutors are wonderful