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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

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

SI

Nov 30, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

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By Kavita D

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Apr 12, 2025

Due to awesome teaching skills of the trainers, I enjoyed learning.

By David A

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Dec 21, 2024

Loved the content, format and presenters. Outstanding way to learn.

By Mohammad K

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Nov 26, 2024

thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to take this course

By Hengki M S

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Nov 25, 2024

very good content to teach me about the foundation of cybersecurity

By Samiksha B

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Nov 6, 2024

this course was very helpful to gain knowledge about cybersecurity.

By Pranav J

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Nov 1, 2024

too theorotical but good for foundations of a beginner.Helped a lot

By Dionysius E I

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Oct 29, 2024

Sangat membantu menambah ketrampilan saya di bidang keamanan siber.

By Shahab U S

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Oct 22, 2024

i like the course with regular learning and user friendly interface

By Manish R B

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Aug 18, 2024

Very helpful as everything is taught in great detail from scratch.

By BALASUBRAMANIAN M

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Aug 6, 2024

I clearly understood the basics of cyber security and how to works

By Noah D

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Jul 26, 2024

Great information and great instructor. I'm glad I took the course.

By Candace B

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May 22, 2024

Very helpful and informational on the ins and outs of cybersecurity

By Sofiia K

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Mar 13, 2024

I'm a newer learner in this section of my life! And I really happy!

By Tyrell S

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Jan 27, 2024

Course wasn't bad, I'm so ready to become an analyst. I can't wait.

By Deleted A

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Jan 23, 2024

Great course for those who wanna start in the path of cybersecurity

By Vivek M 4 B E E I

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Jan 14, 2024

every thing well structured and ways to explain topics is very good

By comfort o

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Jan 5, 2024

i enjoyed the whole progress, it was highly enagaging and educative

By DeeAnna L

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Nov 28, 2023

I found the information in this course both fascinating and useful.

By Janet C

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Jun 5, 2023

Very easy to understand. Organized in a way that held my attention.

By Arslan s

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Jun 5, 2023

the coursera cours foundations of cybersecurity so very good course

By Carlos V

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May 12, 2023

Great course I now have an idea of what cybersecurity is all about.

By Marvin L

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Sep 30, 2025

I absolutely love the interface, simple and straight to the point.

By Sarah N A

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Sep 12, 2025

Very great and helping me to encourage knowledge of cyber security

By Shehzeela N

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Aug 18, 2025

This Course is helpfull in security management of an organization.

By ELENILDA D M G

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Aug 17, 2025

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