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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 Genial I

May 28, 2023

This was such a great course. Not overwhelming at all.

By Samuel V B

Aug 28, 2025

Curso muito bem montado, conteúdo muito bem explicado

By Sami_Ubaidi

Jul 8, 2025

I suggest Bignners must 1 time Complete This Courses.

By Briana B

May 13, 2025

Very detailed for someone who has no prior knowledge.

By Kaushal D

Jan 27, 2025

Good course for someone who is new to cyber security.

By Ahmed G

Jan 21, 2025

focused on Theoretical fundamentals for cybersecurity

By Abdu

Dec 14, 2024

This course build my understanding of security basics

By Deleted A

Dec 5, 2024

Buenos métodos de enseñanza, se comprenden claramente

By Marcos L d C N

Nov 16, 2024

material excelente professores e os vídeos muito bons

By Itzel A P F

Nov 8, 2024

Excelente, muy bien explicado de manera corta y clara

By Alexis R

Oct 17, 2024

An excellent start to my future Cybersecurity Career!

By Juan C L R

Oct 9, 2024

Muy buena introducción al campo de la Ciberseguridad.

By Eduardo V

Sep 9, 2024

The beginning of an incredible journey! Great course!

By Isaac B G

Aug 30, 2024

Bom ensino, bem transparente e simples de se entender

By Brian Y

Aug 15, 2024

It was very educative. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Deena B

Jul 30, 2024

I feel I'm learning a lot with out being overwhelmed.

By Viviana R

Jul 20, 2024

I learned a lot about cybersecurity and how it works.

By JUAN F O Z

Jun 2, 2024

excelente el curso, muy rapido son todos los modulos.

By Garima S (

May 27, 2024

Great overview and explanation of each term and part.

By Nana F

Apr 2, 2024

Great course outline and materials for easy learning.

By Usman Z

Mar 16, 2024

A course that has built my interest in cybersecurity.

By Lakshmi P

Mar 5, 2024

Best start with this course, thanks google and tutors

By GAURAV R

Feb 23, 2024

Great course to learn from basics about cybersecurity

By orlando m

Oct 22, 2023

Quick and easy. Really good videos and illustrations.

By Adekola A J

Oct 18, 2023

Every topic covered was done extensively and properly