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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

KB

Jul 28, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

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.

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By Awais H

Sep 27, 2024

Thank you! I have learned a lot from this course, earlier I have a very limited knowledge about this industry but after taking this course I understand that this is more dynamic and evolving

By Ryan L

Nov 20, 2024

For an introductory course, more computer practice would be interesting, even if basic, just to show a little about the technologies and their interfaces. This helps keep people motivated.

By Abdul R

Sep 13, 2023

I was looking for authentic and professional certs that make me prominent among the individuals to start my career in cyber security. Yeah I did find it here Thanks, Google and Coursera

By college f c f

Oct 21, 2024

Good for complete beginners doesn't go much into depth most stuff is either common knowledge or not totally into depth, however it does its job laying the foundation of cybersecurity.

By Edward P

Jan 22, 2023

I think the course is clear and concise. It is not overpowering. It is a course for entry level security analysts.

This course is a painless way to begin to explore cybersecurity,

By rauni d r r

May 18, 2023

I enjoyed most of the reading and videos, the only thing that confused me a lot was the portfolio part. I thought this subject was going to be discussed in the last course, instead.

By Lehra G

Oct 24, 2023

I will give this course 4 stars only because once I got the portfolio section there was no explanation or examples of the portfolio just go look it up and complete it yourself.

By Aarya J

Apr 11, 2024

Overall thus course was amazing. It gives you a great scenario on how things works as an security analyst. It's a great comprehensive course for one to be a security analyst.

By Khurram S

Sep 24, 2024

A bit slow for those who have some background knowledge of cybersecurity. However, engaging, and challenging when it comes to conventional understanding of cybersecurity.

By Emma W

Jun 11, 2024

Great delivery, only giving 4 out of 5 because i loved the flash cards and test your knowledge activities in the modules outside of the quizes and wished there were more!

By Sagar G

Feb 15, 2024

It was good to understand how the cybersecurity domain has expanded to what it is now and how you don't need to be a master/expert in cybersecurity to get into the field.

By Antonio S

Jan 6, 2024

Not a bad course for an entry level with no previous knowledge. The material is ok, although most of the information can be found on the internet and in youtube for free.

By Suhas U

Jul 24, 2023

A beginner friendly course, I literally enjoyed throughout the course. It really gave me a strong fundamental knowledge about cyber security field in a structural manner.

By Helix M

Mar 6, 2025

It's a pretty heavy Info Dump and I forgot most of it by time I was half way through the next module. But, it's always available for review so it has that going for it.

By Undine

Jul 9, 2023

Overall a good introduction. I would've liked more examples for some of the abstract terms. Also, the historic data leaks or virus examples could be elaborated on more.

By DanyU B (

May 8, 2024

todo a estado muy bien hecho, el material es de bastante ayuda y las explicaciones por parte de los conferencistas es de excelente calidad, lo recomiendo ampliamente

By Sahil S

Jun 22, 2023

It was an entry level certification by Google & Coursera, so far i learnt so many skills that are required to work inside an organization as a cybersecurity analyst.

By Stuart F

Jul 12, 2024

Great depth for entry level, I think it makes really deep and dense topics approachable and accessible so that they can be expanded upon later with more courses.

By David J

Jul 20, 2023

A really good introduction into Cybersecurity, however, although some global topics were covered, it still felt very directed toward American based entities etc.

By Collins N K W

Jul 6, 2023

Very good and great experience, a straightforward and detailed course. Everyone who wants to start with cybersecurity should start with this particular course.

By Jack P

May 16, 2023

Very infromative. Similare to the class on cybersecuirity I took last year from my college. Helps me retain and stay up to date on the field. Would recommend.

By Daniel Z

Aug 3, 2023

It's a qualifying certificate, but it's full of a lot of irrelevant information and tries to make you memorize things rhotely which is bad for consciousness.

By Christopher R

Jun 10, 2023

I think this first course was awesome. I just wish there was a better way to learn terms with repetitive learning like flash cards to retain terms better.

By Damilare A

Sep 27, 2024

This course has enlightened me far more than my expectations so far. I look forward to learning more and applying this knowledge practically as needed.

By leonardo v c

Feb 28, 2025

Me ha parecido muy práctico y bien estructurado, lástima que las traducciones muchas veces terminan en fallos de respuestas de los test por erroneas.