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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 Saravanan K

Dec 9, 2024

Good overview. Thank you. Please add more information on applications and data security concepts and implementation.

By Yeafi A

Oct 19, 2024

This was great course for beginner to understand bits and bites specially if they are from non-technical background.

By Oladipupo J L

Mar 16, 2024

Self explanatory and we'll understood. Thank you for the opportunity given to me to be part of this great community.

By Đức N

Mar 12, 2024

The content is easy to understand, however the lecture is only available in English so it took me more time to learn

By Bryan O

Sep 21, 2023

I found this course very interesting and informative. It creates a good foundation for intro learning cyber security

By sultan a

Sep 21, 2023

Due to the course's thorough knowledge of cybersecurity, I highly recommend it for both beginners and professionals.

By Steven J M

May 30, 2023

very much appreciate how digestible this course is for those completely new to the field and the industry as a whole

By Viktor C

Jan 4, 2025

This course provides a great foundation for what to expect from the entire curriculum and the Cybersecurity fields.

By amaia á f

Oct 3, 2024

explican de forma muy simple los conceptos que necesitamos saber para adentrarnos en el mundo de la cyberseguridad.

By Shobhit S

Aug 13, 2024

REALLY GOOD STUFF, ENJOYED A LOT, ALSO THE STYLE OF TEACHING THE COURSE THROUGH DIFFRENT MODE IS REALLY APPRECIABLE

By Wendy D

May 22, 2024

Easy to understand because the explanation is good especially for people without background knowledge in the field.

By Richard S M J

May 1, 2024

So far this course has been a good rehash for me. I'm liking the content and am looking forward to the next module.

By Jessie S

Jan 19, 2024

This was a great course for building a foundation and helping me decide which area I would like to branch out into.

By Kishor B

Jan 10, 2024

Very well-organized online certification for interested personnel to understand the basic concept of cybersecurity.

By LAILAI O

Dec 24, 2023

great information which i highly recommended for any one who is very interested in learning on his or her own pace.

By Pascal S

Sep 16, 2023

Very good course. I would take this course before going to ISC2's Certified in Cybersecurity which is a bit harder.

By A L

Aug 30, 2023

Great Course, I learned a lot about the fundamentals of cyber Security, I am looking forward to keep learning more.

By Jair G

Aug 24, 2023

Excelente curso para iniciar en Cyber seguridad no requiere experiencia previa, es muy claro, practico y didactico.

By Omotayo I

Aug 7, 2023

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By Abena O A

Jul 6, 2023

Everything is well explained with real life scenarios. the classes were very enjoyable. The instructor is the best!

By Deleted A

Jun 19, 2023

Great course with all the fundamentals. Excited for the next one in this specialization in cybersecuriry. Thanks :)

By Andrea R

Jun 6, 2023

Very organized, well paced course! It was very easy to follow and gives you very good foundations on cybersecurity.

By marco g

Apr 9, 2025

Es mucho mejor curso de lo que imaginaba, explica de manera clara y concisa los temas referentes a ciberseguridad.

By Sai S

Jan 28, 2025

I felt confident while finishing this course. Want to appreciate the course structure and the people involving it.

By Francisco M R M

Dec 28, 2024

Great overview of cybersecurity which helped jog my memory on some older stuff and introduced a few newer things.