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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 Jael F

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Feb 11, 2024

The modules are easy to understand and paced nicely.

By TEMI S

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Feb 7, 2024

it was very easy to complete the course at your pace

By Onoriode E

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Nov 26, 2023

Awesome learning experience, now I’m hungry for more

By Danny N

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Oct 11, 2023

Great start to the google Cybersecurity cert course!

By Jamie K

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Oct 9, 2023

informational, easy to follow, enjoyable experience.

By Natasha C

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Oct 3, 2023

Great introduction, easy to understand, fun content.

By Blake O

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Sep 3, 2023

Am learning a new course and having fun while at it.

By Jose M

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Aug 18, 2023

Great course and provided a lot of good information.

By Sham B

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Aug 4, 2023

It is very good way to learn basics of Cybersecurity

By Hannah B

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Aug 1, 2023

Videos were very well done and a lot of information!

By Divine U

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Jul 24, 2023

wonderful experience, Thank you for this opportunity

By Eugene R

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Jul 23, 2023

An easy to understand introduction to cybersecurity.

By Taimoor A

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Jul 11, 2023

very good course for the education of cyber security

By Lewy D

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Jul 3, 2023

The best course for Cybersecurity! Thank you GOOGLE!

By Ashbey J

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Jun 29, 2023

Very thorough and in depth course. HIGHLY recommend!

By Nour A D

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Jun 24, 2023

It was very good for a foundation. Thank you Google.

By christopher q

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Jun 11, 2023

great intro into cyber security highly recommend it.

By Juan M D M

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Jun 8, 2023

A really interesting, clear and concise introduction

By Tariq S B

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Jun 7, 2023

Amazing experience to learn from teachers of Google.

By jose o

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May 20, 2023

Excellent course.

Good information base, good videos.

By Kevin G P L

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May 13, 2023

Muy bien explicado, facil de entendery muy dinamico.

By Tania Y P

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Sep 23, 2025

organizado y estructurado a la perfección, gracias

By Rigo L

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Sep 21, 2025

Me encanto el curso aprendi muchisimo lo recomiendo

By Qirrat A

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Aug 21, 2025

it was very beneficial and easy to do as a beginner