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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....

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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

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Oct 27, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

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By Cory E

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Sep 21, 2025

Very user friendly and content was very helpful

By Ravi M

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Jun 28, 2025

One of the best course for cybersecurity.......

By Luis A M R

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May 22, 2025

Un curso muy sencillo de llevar y de comprender

By tiago d s c t

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Apr 18, 2025

Excellent course for beginners in cybersecurity

By Akash V

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Apr 18, 2025

only one question wrong ,but all right question

By Fariyal g F g

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Apr 18, 2025

Very great app but not provide certificate me😭

By Erick B

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Oct 12, 2024

A perfect course! short videos, good materials!

By Sajjad A

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Aug 20, 2024

Most informative, I love to learn cybersecurity

By Sreeraj G P

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Aug 12, 2024

Excellent course certification on cybersecurity

By PELLA D

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Jul 3, 2024

i advise everyone to try this. it's mindblowing

By Cheryl W

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Jun 28, 2024

A great introductory to the cybersecurity world

By TADISETTI H S

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Jun 6, 2024

The course content is clear and easy to follow.

By Stewie V

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Jun 5, 2024

give me general concepts of Cybersecurity works

By Sneha k

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Jun 4, 2024

its good but in the certificate name is showing

By Aida G G

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May 2, 2024

Very useful as an introduction to Cybersecurity

By Charles S

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Mar 26, 2024

Incredible course! Perfectly laid out to learn.

By Daniele O

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Feb 22, 2024

Great training!! Easy to follow and understand.

By Sriram S

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Jan 18, 2024

This course is really good start for beginners.

By Kavana H

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Jan 15, 2024

this course is clearly helpful for the students

By Hamza Y

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Dec 18, 2023

nice , only fundamentals nothing too difficult

By Dhruv S

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Dec 18, 2023

Amazing!!! Made easy for any level of learners.

By Holden I

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Dec 15, 2023

It's a great introduction to this career field.

By Benito G I

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Dec 11, 2023

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills

By MARY T

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Nov 30, 2023

Well presented, clear explanations and examples

By Alex M C

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Nov 21, 2023

A great course to begin the cybersecurity path!