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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

CK

May 14, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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By Abdulali A

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Aug 6, 2023

Absolutely, effectively delivered course.

By Raj S

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Aug 1, 2023

i love to with coursera thank you so much

By Steven C J

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Jul 27, 2023

Great Course!!!Im just getting started!!!

By Tunmise O

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Jul 15, 2023

A well structured and interesting course.

By Tram

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Jun 23, 2023

very clear and easy to follow instruction

By Lamar K

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Jun 2, 2023

great foundation course!! I learned a lot

By Brad B

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May 6, 2023

Another gold standard course from Google.

By Lavkush P

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Oct 8, 2025

Thanks for giving me this opportunity 🙏

By Burak M B

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Aug 10, 2025

basit kısa şeylerle çok etkili anlatıyor

By AYMANE N

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Aug 7, 2025

Thank you for this amazing opportunity !

By Luthando T

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Jul 30, 2025

Very informative. Exactly what I needed.

By Flavio G

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Jul 28, 2025

Claro e objetivo e de facil entendimento

By Deleted A

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Jul 28, 2025

i am so excited my knowledge so increase

By Parul K

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Jun 19, 2025

It is a really nice course for beginners

By Augusto E M d N

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May 22, 2025

a praticidade de aprender é satisfatório

By Ibrahim S

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Apr 17, 2025

I'm going to be a cyber security analyst

By Gil B P A

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Mar 31, 2025

Pactico, dinámico y muy completo gracias

By Keletso R

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Mar 15, 2025

makes learning more simple and enjoyable

By BAYONNE F

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Feb 17, 2025

Très intéressant, je vous le recommande.

By Aditya P

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Feb 9, 2025

Gave a robust insight, totally liked it!

By Carl L

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Jan 12, 2025

It was informational and easy to follow.

By Salma M

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Jan 5, 2025

Excelente contenido y muy bien explicado

By shuvo s

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Dec 31, 2024

Thanks to Google for this amazing course

By Thiago A B S

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Dec 9, 2024

Curso de qualidade e de boa compreensão.