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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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DS

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:

MG

Jan 7, 2024

I think this is a great start for anyone who is starting from absolute zero. I think that since I've been toying with the idea of getting into Cybersecurity for 2 years now, it was a great refresher!

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By Sunny H

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Oct 15, 2023

It was enjoyable and very easy to understand

By Vivienne S

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Sep 24, 2023

It was a lot of information but it was great

By Suresh V

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Sep 20, 2023

Fabulous...great work by Google and Coursera

By Darryl S

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Sep 18, 2023

A lot of information but easy to understand.

By Julissan V

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Sep 11, 2023

In depth information and easy to understand!

By Barnabas O

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Aug 15, 2023

Nice content and incredible course structure

By Clement M

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Jul 18, 2023

Well-structured and easy to follow training.

By redwan p

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Jul 13, 2023

Great fundamental course for cyber security

By blessing m

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Jul 4, 2023

excellent interface and learning experience.

By Yalitza M R

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Jul 2, 2023

The material is well-explained and complete.

By Ajay M

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Jun 24, 2023

Great to build the basics for cybersecurity.

By Anil K

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Jun 23, 2023

Excellent beginners course in Cybersecurity.

By Ntsikelelo K

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Jun 21, 2023

Amazing , easy to learn , highly Recommended

By Daniel U

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May 31, 2023

SUPER INSIGHTFUL AND DETAILED.

THANKS GOOGLE!

By Cynthia B

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May 25, 2023

As a beginner, I really enjoyed this course.

By Liza O

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May 25, 2023

The course is amazing and beginner friendly.

By An P T

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May 13, 2023

Good for newbie, very excited at this course

By Pedro R G

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Jun 2, 2025

Excelentes los instructores y el contenido.

By Brenda R G

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Apr 4, 2025

muy amigable la plataforma y muy explicito.

By Rafael R

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Mar 20, 2025

melhorar a tradução das perguntas de modulo

By Nelson E B P

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Feb 18, 2025

Curso de mucha calidad y fácil de aprender!

By Abdulrahman N J

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Jan 31, 2025

Magnificent. These was a great introduction

By Ja'Korey B

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Jan 18, 2025

Course 1 was great I have learned a lot !!!

By Kevin H

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Jan 8, 2025

GOOD MIX OF READING A VIDEOS VERY ENJOYABLE