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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 Mohammed S

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Aug 1, 2024

I benefited greatly from this initial stage of the course and it opened my awareness to many things

By valentin T

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Jul 30, 2024

muy buen curso y bien explicado paso a paso sobre este mundo maravilloso de la sguridad informatica

By Jan O

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Jul 17, 2024

this was alot of thinking and obtaining knowledge and just trying to remember was tough but do able

By Pratik B

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Apr 3, 2024

The way of teaching and the Course material and detailed explanation of topics I love this Program

By Mr P

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Mar 22, 2024

The course is appropriate for beginners and is designed to be user-friendly and easy to understand.

By Brad L

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Jan 27, 2024

Excellent introduction to the foundation of Cyber Security! Highly recommend for anyone interested.

By Reece s

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Oct 8, 2023

Great introductory course, covers a lot of basics in an easy to digest format, well worth the time.

By Muhammad S

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Oct 1, 2023

It has the best teachers and best knowledge in a sequence for the foundations of the cybersecurity.

By juan r

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Sep 15, 2023

This course gave some much useful information. If you are a beginner then this is the cert for you.

By Kate D

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Sep 5, 2023

It is created in a very friendly way. Thank you for inspiring me to continue to learn this subject.

By John D

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Jul 8, 2023

What an exciting Start. I'm in the process of reviewing chapters. This first chapter had me hooked.

By Fodé D

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Jun 12, 2023

Great starter course in Cybersecurity for one to familiarize one's self for all the related jargon.

By Donald M

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May 12, 2023

Great foundation on CSF, Controls, and Detection and Response. Especially on tooling and procedure.

By Robert A R L

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Feb 5, 2025

el curdo es excelente, es muy bueno y tiene todo muy bien explicado, yo estoy gustando mucho de el

By James W

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Jan 30, 2025

This course is amazing. I am learning so much already. I can't recommend it , and Coursera enough.

By João G P M

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Jan 27, 2025

O curso introdutório tirou todas as minhas dúvidas. Material de leitura e vídeos muito bem feitos.

By Pinar M Ö

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Aug 15, 2024

It's easy to understand with a intermediate Englisch level. Videos are short and very informative.

By Laurent M

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Jul 4, 2024

Very well put together course, a lot of information distilled in precise, easy-to-understand ways.

By Johnny R

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Jun 19, 2024

amazing to be able to learn about the foundations of cybersecurity and get a bit of history on it.

By Tracy W

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May 4, 2024

Very informative. Loved it from a person who is not in the cybersecurity world\ and true beginner.

By Raghu

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Apr 10, 2024

i liked this course and this is a good start point for all those who want to learn cybersecurity.

By Daniel A

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Feb 10, 2024

I am confident about having known the foundations on cybersecurity. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Samama S

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Sep 11, 2023

Excellent course for the beginners. Easy to understand and clear concepts with real life examples.

By Vithaya C

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Aug 21, 2023

Come at you heavy at the beginning but spread out quickly so all the information can be understand

By dmd S

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Jul 20, 2023

This course lays the foundation for all you need, in your quest to become a Cybersecurity analyst.