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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

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.

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

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By Nicholas B

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Jul 9, 2023

Great course and style of teaching.

By Kofi N

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Jul 8, 2023

I learned a lot in very little time

By Basil A

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Jul 7, 2023

good one i just learn lot of things

By Dominick W

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Jun 27, 2023

Great course and easy to understand

By Kenneth L

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Jun 21, 2023

Very easy to follow and understand.

By Wafa A

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Jun 19, 2023

Well Googler's know How to teach :)

By Bales

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Jun 18, 2023

Lovely course. Excited for the rest

By Albugaste N

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Jun 15, 2023

Exceptional, i have learned so much

By Piterson S F

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Jun 3, 2023

The instructor did an Excellent job

By Grenovie E

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Jun 2, 2023

great foundation of cyber security!

By Jonathan J

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May 30, 2023

Awesome course lots of knowledge :)

By kash W

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May 26, 2023

Awesome content and easy to follow.

By Mark W

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May 25, 2023

great introduction to CyberSecurity

By Eric G J

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May 20, 2023

good to understand basic. Thank you

By Lindsey H

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May 16, 2023

Each module was explained very well

By Andrea B

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Sep 12, 2025

Gracias, muy completa la formación

By Andrés P O

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Aug 17, 2025

The Spanish traduction is not good

By Sadia E

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Jul 12, 2025

Exceptional course I learned a lot

By Talal A

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Jul 6, 2025

very easy to follow and understand

By Ayodiranmi A

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May 31, 2025

nice course with hands on training

By Dee

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May 29, 2025

well structured and easy to follow

By milad h

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Feb 12, 2025

entry level great place to start!

By Ana C

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Jan 19, 2025

Ótimo, esclareceu algumas dúvidas.

By gabriel g

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Dec 13, 2024

excelente, todo muy bien detallado

By Brahayan P

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Nov 3, 2024

la forma de aprender es muy buena