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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

OM

Jan 16, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

AK

Apr 11, 2024

this is a good course for beginners who just start their carrier in cybersecurity and when you go further with it, it would become more interesting because of the exercises and hands on practices.

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By Itzik H

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Jul 21, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course, which was full of hands-on work and real-world events.

By Luis D

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Jun 3, 2025

excelente abre la informacion a la mente para buscar lo necesario y aprender mas en poco tiempo

By Raja s

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Nov 12, 2024

course was nice and well explained and i have learned a lot about some topics of cybersecurity.

By Bron S

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Nov 8, 2024

An absolute great course on the fundamentals. Covered a wide range of topics. Highly recommend!

By Md. R R

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Sep 24, 2024

This course material is awesome. I got lots of valuable information. Thanks to the entire team.

By Arlow M

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Jan 18, 2024

I love it! It taught stuff I didn't know was involved in this profession and it opened my eyes.

By Eric O L

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Jan 16, 2024

Fantastic, I really enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in this area

By Adedamola A

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Dec 3, 2023

I will give this a 100 percent, introduction to cybersecurity so apt and gave a lot of insights

By Manny S

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Oct 24, 2023

This course is a good start even if you have no cybersecurity related background or experience.

By Eunice A

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Oct 7, 2023

This is such an interesting material, it opens my eyes to the threats and risk in cybersecurity

By Guy W

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Sep 27, 2023

Very Interesting, well developed and very easy to understand the reading material and lectures.

By Miguel r r

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Sep 12, 2023

Es un curso bastante completo en el que aprendes conceptos básicos iniciales en Cyberseguridad

By Marcelo a D F

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Sep 8, 2023

So much knowledge from these Google higher Ups the format is super impressive and easy to learn

By Trudy M G

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Aug 29, 2023

As a complete newbie, this course was a really great intro to the foundations of cybersecurity.

By Ahmed A

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Jul 23, 2023

The material so far is wonderful, easy and organized

Thanks to all the teachers, especially Toni

By Thomas C

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Jul 17, 2023

This was a great preview into the aspects of Cybersecurity. I look forward to the next section.

By Dwi Y S

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Jul 11, 2023

it's teach not only the theoretical but also how it would implement in the real world scenario.

By Jim G

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Jun 20, 2023

Provides a good background and introduces the reader to the terms associated to cybersecurity .

By Umesh k

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Jun 14, 2023

This is an excellent foundation course. Very neatly explained and resources are also excellent.

By Adam H

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Sep 28, 2025

دورة قيمة في معرفة ادوار الامن السيبراني والمهام الموكلة للمبتدئين عمل جميل ومنظم من قوقل شكرا

By Luis D m M

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May 16, 2025

Estuvo genial , estoy muy emocionado por seguir aprendiendo en este mundo de la ciberseguridad

By Natã G D S

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Mar 4, 2025

O curso é excelente para se adquirir mais conhecimentos na área de TI e Segurança cibernética.

By Peter F

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Jan 23, 2025

Great for entry level and for people who want a basic overview of the field of cyber security.

By Thyago H P M

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Oct 25, 2024

Informações básicas, relevantes e de fácil entendimento para quem não é da área de tecnologia.

By Mike M

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Sep 13, 2024

Excellent introduction. Gave me a firm grasp on the content and what to expect moving forward.