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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 Paul H

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Feb 29, 2024

Awesome introduction into starting a cybersecurity career.

By Mudaser K

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Feb 20, 2024

Very interesting and informative. Definitely recommend it.

By Ngonjoh P

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Feb 10, 2024

Thank you all for the amazing training program am grateful

By frank

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Feb 7, 2024

great 1st step towards entering the world of cybersecurity

By Mansoorkhan H

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Dec 20, 2023

Great foundations to understanding the cybersecurity field

By Mahima C

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Dec 20, 2023

the best way to learn, very interactive. highly recomended

By Moath S

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Dec 7, 2023

A great course for beginners in the field of cybersecurity

By Ammar K

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Nov 18, 2023

Great experience, got to know the basics of Cybersecurity.

By Mackenson P

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Nov 2, 2023

This course is clear and on point, could not be any better

By Andrea T

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Oct 7, 2023

My name s Andrea Thompson. each course was easy to follow.

By Basim A B

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Sep 27, 2023

Great to learn about security or cybersecurity as a junior

By Diego P

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Sep 6, 2023

Easy to learn, interesting and innovative highly recommend

By Josh G

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Aug 25, 2023

Much more engaging and interactive than compTIA thus far !

By FOREFRONT M C

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Aug 23, 2023

I am so excited to be part of this historic making journey

By Rosemary M

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Aug 21, 2023

The material was informative and the course was enjoyable!

By Sudip P

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Aug 15, 2023

Got to know the abc of cybersecurity....well done team...!

By Nickson G

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Aug 10, 2023

I Enjoyed the course it was really good

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Nickson Njau

By Adewale M O

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Jul 27, 2023

Very educative and interesting. God bless all my teachers.

By Calvin C

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Jul 27, 2023

Great course to start your education towards a new Career.

By Okpalaoka A

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Jul 22, 2023

Great experience learning the foundations of Cybersecurity

By salman b

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Jul 15, 2023

this course is realy amazing and informative with easy way

By Jimmy A

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Jun 8, 2023

easy to understand and follow good for all learning styles

By sathvik v

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Jun 1, 2023

Nice explanation and good experience in learning concepts.

By Daniel L Q

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May 18, 2023

Great explanation on foundations and cybersecurity meaning

By Ian M

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May 17, 2023

eye opener and exciting preparation for a career pathway