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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 Henrique O

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Mar 5, 2025

Very interesting and welcoming for beginners!

By jesus g

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Aug 17, 2024

Great overview of IT and security concepts :)

By Aley C D L H

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Aug 7, 2024

Exelente contenido claro y muy bien explicado

By Haider A

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Jun 25, 2024

thank you soo much Google Allah Bless you All

By Dan “

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Apr 9, 2024

Buena forma de empezar con la ciberseguridad.

By Heikki J M M

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Mar 19, 2024

Good start for learning about cybersecurrity!

By AH B

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Feb 24, 2024

Thank you very much, this course is so useful

By Brittany F

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Feb 18, 2024

Awesome. Love how they broke everything down.

By Fathima K

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Jan 24, 2024

very niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

By Oscar A A

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Jan 9, 2024

Thnak you very much !! This course is amazing

By Ayush C

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Jan 5, 2024

i think this course is very good for beginers

By Deleted A

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Nov 13, 2023

Excellent intro to the basic important terms.

By Elizabeth P B

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Nov 12, 2023

This course is a great intro to Cybersecurity

By Jennifer G

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Oct 11, 2023

I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more!

By Tianna G

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Oct 4, 2023

Very informative, insightful, and interesting

By coaloba 1

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Oct 2, 2023

Thank you so much Google for this opportunity

By Chris W

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Sep 29, 2023

Simplified and easy to follow at my own speed

By Alfaisal A

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Sep 14, 2023

Great start in Cybersecurity, well organized.

By Gladys M

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Sep 12, 2023

Fully detailed. Eye opening. Much appreciated

By Afekide A

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Aug 28, 2023

Very insightful and delivers on core concepts

By Misbah H

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Aug 2, 2023

the best fundamental course for cybersecurity

By Joel M

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Jul 10, 2023

The content is consise, relevant and engaging

By Jeremy M D

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Jun 29, 2023

It was a great introduction, and eye opening.

By Kerry G

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Jun 29, 2023

The course is amazing and easy to understand.

By Saad F

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Jun 23, 2023

one of the best introduction of cybersecurity