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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 Dezyderiusz N

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Aug 7, 2023

Very good introduction as expected from Google.

By Ebi E

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Jul 30, 2023

Super exciting, clear and concise explanations.

By Muhammad R B S

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Jul 19, 2023

Good for those wanting to know the ultra basic.

By Rokovilie C

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Jul 7, 2023

Excellent foundational course. Really loved it!

By Francisco G

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Jun 28, 2023

I love this course, all topics were interesting

By Ganpat C

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May 28, 2023

Great experience and very descriptive conntent.

By Tiago U R

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Aug 3, 2025

Me encanto, el doblado automático es muy bueno

By Arif A

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Jun 16, 2025

One of the best course i ever seen on internet

By María E O O

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Apr 17, 2025

Es un curso de gran interés. Aprendí bastante.

By Maria d C d S

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Mar 19, 2025

otima forma de ensino, excelentes instrutores.

By Rose L

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Dec 3, 2024

Wonderful and interactive to keep you focused!

By Меруерт И

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Oct 19, 2024

i end this course but where is my certificate?

By Francisco C

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Oct 15, 2024

Sumamente conforme y complacido de participar.

By juan m s g

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Oct 4, 2024

Genial. He aprendido conceptos que no conocía.

By IRA P

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Sep 23, 2024

everyone try this course its a amazing course.

By René B

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Jun 12, 2024

Excelente inicio en el mundo de Ciberseguridad

By myuddyz@yahoo.com

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Apr 18, 2024

I had an awesome experience through the course

By Bridget J

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Mar 31, 2024

Very easy to follow along with and understand.

By christian D

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Mar 12, 2024

amazing place to get started on cybersecurity.

By Luke W P

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Feb 12, 2024

Great labs make for great hands on experience!

By Sri P

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Feb 10, 2024

Very detail oriented and understandable course

By AKASH V

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Feb 7, 2024

good learning experience, concept best example

By Oluwatimileyin O

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Feb 4, 2024

This really prepped me for yet to come classes

By Priyanka T

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Jan 29, 2024

A great introductory course to Cybersecurity!!

By Nishchal N

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Jan 13, 2024

very good course for cybersecurity enthusiasts