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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 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.

By Mohammed H

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Jun 26, 2023

it was a very good foundation to begin with

By Minada D

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Jun 16, 2023

Provides a good foundation to cybersecurity

By Bhushan M

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May 31, 2023

This is a really good course for beginners.

By Top S

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May 17, 2023

Top , donne vraiment envie de continuer !!!

By Alisher F

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Jul 8, 2025

juda ajoyib ko'plab bilimlarga ega bo'ldim

By David M

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Jun 20, 2025

Very well presented and properly conducted

By Ahmad K

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Apr 30, 2025

very helpful for understanding basic terms

By Edwin C

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Apr 25, 2025

amazing, very informative, and interesting

By fidel a

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Apr 7, 2025

excelente introduccion a la ciberseguridad

By Ayman S

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Apr 6, 2025

should include a final full course 1 test!

By Sérgio A b j

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Feb 24, 2025

Sensacional e muito proativo! Topo demais.

By Dan G

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Feb 12, 2025

Simple straight forward easy to understand

By Rodrigo A C L

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Feb 11, 2025

Great explanation for Cybersecutiry basics