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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of cybersecurity through an interactive curriculum developed by Google. You will identify significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field, explain the importance of cybersecurity in today's business operations, and explore the job responsibilities and skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. 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.

CK

May 15, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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By Enayat H J

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Jul 11, 2023

Thank you so much google I have learned many things from this course now i am more interested in this field.

By Albert O

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Jun 20, 2023

Very good introduction for a beginner. I appreciated the thorough videos followed by reading and quiz/exams.

By Pahan D s

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Jun 10, 2024

I learned so much in this lesson. i hope Coursera will give me more opportunities to learn on this platform

By Lonwabo N

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Mar 6, 2024

Easy learning, the videos teach and explain well and the reading makes everything clear and sound.Thank you

By Plinio E V R

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Oct 24, 2023

good for getting the foundation of cybersecurity also they give you all the materials to studied i like it

By DOOLLA M K

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Oct 2, 2023

Really recommend to others who need to learn basics and need a direction, path towards cybersecurity career

By Armando O

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Sep 26, 2023

This program is great for someone who is interested in the cybersecurity field but not sure where to start.

By Katlin D J

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Sep 20, 2023

Maravilloso curso para iniciar en el area de ciberseguridad! Excelente informacion y muy facil de aprender.

By Danish A

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Sep 14, 2023

Excellent course. Broken down really well and really flexible to a daily work schedule. Great price aswell.

By Kapri J

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Aug 31, 2023

Very informative and shows great visual examples. Can't wait to continue Cybersecurity in the next courses.

By RYAN F B B

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Jul 14, 2023

Light, informative, and with practical application Thank you for this solid baseline cybersecurity course!

By Kerric A

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Jun 23, 2023

This Is an outstanding foundational course for everyone looking for a basic understanding of Cybersecurity.

By M. N

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May 30, 2023

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that I have successfully completed Course 1 of 8: Foundations of Cybersecurity.

By Muhammad S

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May 29, 2023

Easy to understand and informative. No words to explain how important and useful is. Thanks again and again

By JOHANA R Z

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Jan 27, 2025

Me pareció un curso muy entretenido y con información muy relevante y precisa que fui capaz de comprender.

By Manish G

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Oct 20, 2024

It's very beautiful course that I will understand and learning for the Cybersecurity in Coursera platform.

By Jorge L

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Aug 24, 2024

Sensacional, para um avanço na área de segurança o curso abrange tudo que precisamos saber!! Muito legal!!

By gavin t

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May 13, 2024

Very good course.It gave me a thorough grounding of the basic principles.Very informative and interesting.

By Yvonne V

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Mar 27, 2024

I'm learning and understanding the world of Cybersecurity which is what I was expecting and pleased so far

By Jean C U C

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Jan 30, 2024

Excelente. La manera de presentar la informacion fue estupenda y facil de seguir y entender. Lo recomiendo

By JHEYSON D V R

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Dec 26, 2023

A great explanation of the foundations of Cybersecurity; the mentors were clear and precise in all topics.

By Radaryn J W

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Jul 24, 2023

Even though I am not a "tech guy" and I am venturing in a new field, I am learning at an exponential rate.

By CURT

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Jul 18, 2023

This was a great and well put together foundational course for someone with no knowledge of cybersecurity!

By Matthew T

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Jul 12, 2023

I liked this course as it feels like they know what they are talking about and I am excited to learn more!

By waled r

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Jul 3, 2023

Very good for an entry level that helps on introducing the field and what the analyst should except to do.