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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 okocha c

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Mar 27, 2024

A wonderful Opportunity

By Shaynah

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Jan 18, 2024

Awesome course! Love it

By Utkarsh S

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Jan 12, 2024

AWESOME COURSE ,100/100

By Emad S

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Jan 9, 2024

that a fantastic course

By Al H M C

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Jan 1, 2024

very imformative course

By Aaryan R

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Dec 30, 2023

Great for the Beginners

By Ruth G

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Dec 27, 2023

It was well-explanatory

By robert c

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Dec 27, 2023

it was wonderful course

By Muhammad Z

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Dec 14, 2023

Quality course content.

By Frank B

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Nov 15, 2023

Good introductory class

By Ayeni P

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Nov 11, 2023

The best of the best!!!

By Noor u H

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Oct 31, 2023

Understandable lectures

By Ojimba I

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Oct 23, 2023

simplified and engaging

By khouphan b

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Aug 19, 2023

nothing much to be said

By CATHERINE L

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Aug 15, 2023

The best teacher ever !

By Nihanth M

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Aug 10, 2023

I loved this course! ❤️

By Junior D f

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Aug 2, 2023

great entry level stuff

By Anup K

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Jul 6, 2023

Understandable contents

By saad k

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Jun 6, 2023

GOOD MATERIAL AND STUFF

By Nour E M E K I

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Jun 6, 2023

Amazing One Very Simple

By Willie W J

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May 14, 2023

Great beginning course.

By Khan

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Sep 17, 2025

Excellent for Beginner

By Francisco A F

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Aug 20, 2025

Excelente metodologia.

By Blaine A A

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Aug 2, 2025

Brilliantly organized.

By Ashley K

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Jul 29, 2025

Comprehensive training