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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 Basuki D E

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Nov 5, 2023

Thank you for spreading the valuable knowledge :)

By jehissonC

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Oct 3, 2023

Very informative, easy to follow and interactive.

By Mohit C

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Sep 27, 2023

Thanks it is very helpful for me highly commended

By Helee P

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Sep 18, 2023

Cover each area yo should know as a new beginner.

By Patrick G

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Sep 7, 2023

Pretty solid and informative without being boring

By carlos o s

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Aug 29, 2023

Excelente curso para iniciarse en cyber seguridad

By Manzar J

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Aug 15, 2023

It has build a foundation of cybersecurity for me

By Nand L

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Jul 27, 2023

I had learn deep concepts about security and tool

By Christian D

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Jul 13, 2023

The course is very good and has a good structure.

By Pamela J

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Jul 6, 2023

A lot of information securing a solid foundation!

By Silfredo E

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Jul 3, 2023

very informative, easy to follow and interactive.

By Alexis F R

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Jun 25, 2023

I love it I can’t wait for my new career to start

By Isak S

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Jun 13, 2023

Excellent introductory overview of cybersecurity.

By Lila N

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Jun 13, 2023

easy to learn, and the lesson easy to understand

By Muideen T

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Jun 10, 2023

Very explanatory and well presented by the tutors

By Rob S

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Jun 6, 2023

great introduction to the field of cybersecurity.

By Samuel A

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May 30, 2023

Good overview of the foundations of cybersecurity

By Neil J G

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May 27, 2023

Outstanding, interactive, and easy to understand.

By Joseph S

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May 10, 2023

Gave a lot of good information with short videos.

By Carlos R M G

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Sep 10, 2025

Felt like an excellent introduction to the field

By Syed A H

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Jul 22, 2025

Brilliant platform and course for the beginners

By Edwin A G M

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Apr 10, 2025

Buen curso, muy bien estructurado como didáctico

By Christopher A

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Feb 23, 2025

Los mejores conceptos y todo muy bien explicado.

By Daniel R

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Feb 22, 2025

The information in the course is really valuable

By Bayan G

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Feb 19, 2025

Easy to understand informative and good entryway