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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

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!

DS

Oct 28, 2023

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By BHARATH A

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Dec 9, 2024

This is one of the best course with best teaching and all minute details are also provided

By syeh b

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Oct 13, 2024

Coursera, as a top-notch learning platform, is extremely helpful for personal development.

By Raul B F

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Oct 1, 2024

Aborda muy bien los fundamentos y conocimientos esenciales , ademas es practico y dinamico

By Aman P

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Mar 16, 2024

Excellent and more knowledgeable in the first course only let's begin and deep diven init.

By Foster K

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Mar 15, 2024

Easy to understand and walks you through everything very well. Excited to do next courses.

By Mubeen M

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Nov 6, 2023

I have learned most of things that are very efficient for my career and it is very helpful

By Innocent S

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Oct 4, 2023

great course for beginners since it has everything you need since you don't know anything.

By Joseph B

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Sep 20, 2023

Worth the effort and it's not extremely difficult especially if you have an IT background.

By Darius C

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Sep 15, 2023

Absolutely exceptional course! Great for beginners coming into the field of cybersecurity.

By Kim N

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Jul 25, 2023

Interesting course, it makes me feel more curious and can't wait to learn the next course!

By Rishabh K

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Jul 13, 2023

Excellent course for someone who wants to start thejourbey into the cyber security domain.

By nancy h

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Jul 6, 2023

The material was clearly presented. Appreciated the video with the terms and the examples.

By Basile E

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Jun 24, 2023

Great course for beginners looking to better understand Cybersecurity and what it entails.

By Mark A

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Jun 2, 2023

I think this was a great introductory course that cover a lot of the cyber security field.

By Brianna J

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Feb 9, 2025

They walk you thru it step by step. This course was very informational and user friendly.

By George D l S

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Jan 8, 2025

Excellent exposition of essential topics related to this entry-level cybersecurity topic.

By Matteo S

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Dec 15, 2024

Very well structured course, it gives the studier all the necessary tools to get started.

By Keith J R J

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Dec 9, 2024

Excellent way to gain a firm understanding of what cyber security actually is. Thank you~

By konr

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Aug 13, 2024

This course really got me thinking about the fundamentals again and it was very thorough.

By Dee A

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May 22, 2024

What an excellent intro into the field of Cybersecurity! I look forward to learning more.

By John M

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Apr 27, 2024

Great explanation and use of analogies to help drive understanding of technical concepts.

By amonuios a

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Mar 24, 2024

this course important to any one want unterstand cybersecurity foundation by a simple way

By Md S

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Mar 8, 2024

thank you so much coursera to give me this opportunity, awesome course for the beginner.

By Kenneth A

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Jan 31, 2024

Such a great opportunity to take this course.. so much to learn and practical experiences

By Bruno V

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Dec 24, 2023

Very good course to to understand the cybersecurity culture and overview of what they do.