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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

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 Aliyev K

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Jun 20, 2024

This course was very helpful and easy to understand at all stages

By Balkrishna S

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May 23, 2024

Great course of foundation of cyber security provides by Coursera

By Mohammed Z

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May 2, 2024

To be very frank, they teach me better than my college professors

By Dmytro S

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Mar 6, 2024

Handy base information. Nice for starting to learn cybersecurity.

By Youssef A

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Feb 14, 2024

The best course is better than college thank you so much, Google.

By Mary-Cynthia T R

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Jan 23, 2024

So far so Good I want to keep going this is actually so much fun.

By Azis B

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Jan 22, 2024

very good, iam lerarning from zero and knowing what cebersecurity

By Selvaa P

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Jan 14, 2024

Great course to start your journey in the field of Cybersecurity.

By Muhammad A F

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Dec 15, 2023

Had an amazing experience getting InTouch with the relevant terms

By Syed G

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Nov 27, 2023

This is a good course and interactive of Cybersecurity Foundation

By Idriss D

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Nov 18, 2023

Pretty easy to follow along because of the videos and short text.

By John O

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Sep 26, 2023

The course was easy to follow and well taught by the facilitators

By Calvin J

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Sep 24, 2023

Great starter course It goes great with the Comptia Security plus

By Yolanda L

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Aug 25, 2023

Materials are easy to follow and the information is to the point.

By Marwan I

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Aug 7, 2023

this is one of the best introductions to a course I ever learned.

By Chen B

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Aug 3, 2023

This course are the good practices for student and employee best.

By Yash B

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Jul 24, 2023

It's wonderful experience throughout this Cyber Security course.

By Anvar A

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Jun 7, 2023

Very straightforward and exactly what you need has been provided.

By Igor M B

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Feb 21, 2025

excellent course for a total beginner in cybersecurity, love it.

By Nana K

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Oct 24, 2024

It gives you a general overview of the cyber security landscape.

By Pietro S

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Oct 21, 2024

Perfect and clear overview of what the world of cybersecurity is

By Mastan S

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Oct 20, 2024

Amazing content, I've understood everything without much effort.

By Chandra S

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Sep 5, 2024

Excellent course for mastering basic knowledge in cybersecurity.

By Betsy M

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Aug 13, 2024

Everything you need to succeed in the start of this Certificate.

By Haider a

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Jul 17, 2024

a really good course to learn about the basic of cybersecurity .