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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

Dec 1, 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.

MG

Jan 8, 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 Tasinul I (

Oct 22, 2024

Great Course for strong the base of Cyber Security. Huge amount of theory data is in it. And it is great to learn.

By Andrea

Oct 15, 2024

An excellent introduction to the field of Cybersecurity. The instructor was motivating and the content was useful.

By Megan W

Oct 2, 2024

This was a very good course. Just need more on how to build the portfolio but other than that, 10 Billion stars!!!

By Dennis K

Jul 29, 2024

The course was very informative and helped me understand the skills I need to get jobs in the cybersecurity space.

By Hamza B Q

Oct 29, 2023

Great course to start your career in Cybersecurity. To build strong foundation and understand the basics properly.

By Junaid I

Oct 10, 2023

course is out standing for the beginners to know what is security, and how me can dived in to it as a professional

By Michele C

Jul 2, 2023

I found the course very interesting and complete. It met my expectations. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

By FAHIM U A

Jul 1, 2023

This course teaches me the fundamental basic of cybersecurity and it also helps me to choose my career guidelines.

By Francisco C

Jun 7, 2023

Great course, I really enjoyed it and I recommend this for anyone wanting to start a new career in cybersecurity.

By Efrain B L

May 17, 2023

A very good introduction on the field of Cybersecurity and the different paths that you can take inside this field

By David T

Jan 9, 2025

I knew nothing at the beginning of this course, but I am confident in what is ahead after this foundation module!

By Rohith S

Mar 9, 2024

i had learned what i expection it's good to take course like this.it will gain you from 0 to hero it genuine rate

By Massimiliano R M

Jan 25, 2024

Amazing course I am a novice with no previous experience this is a very good course to start, Highly recommended.

By Justin W

Jan 14, 2024

I learned a lot about cybersecurity and what is involved in it. It was very interesting and organized very well.

By Michael J

Nov 4, 2023

I should have done this long ago. The curriculum and layout is excellent. This is well worth the time and effort.

By Juanj A

Aug 22, 2023

Me encantó la manera en la que explicaron y la facilidad con la que podes llegar a entender los temas explicados.

By priya j

Aug 9, 2023

The learning experience is good with the proper breakup of how to approach or make your first step of this course

By Justin O

Aug 5, 2023

Very informative, and a lot of information. Good start to the course, and am excited about the remaining courses!

By Corporate O

Jul 13, 2023

I am very excited to have Google as my training course. Hours are flexible, and they are a credible organization!

By Cynthia J

May 21, 2023

This was a fantastic course. It was informative, and highly educational. The instructors were very knowledgeable.

By Mark Y

May 12, 2023

Really excited about the manner in which this course is taught and looking forward to the rest of the courses (7)

By Kevin J B C

Jan 8, 2025

es muy practico al mismo tiempo que facil de entender, recomiendo que tomen el curso ya que habla de temas clave

By Salman A

May 27, 2024

It’s perfect. It’s very useful. It uses clear language and easy to understand. It has multiple videos and exams.

By Md. S I R

Sep 15, 2023

I've learned a lot from this course. thanks to Coursera for giving me this opportunity to complete this course..

By Carlos C

Jul 17, 2023

I was not sure how this would work for me, but it has been very informative, please with the content and layout.