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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

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!

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By Shandrika P

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Oct 26, 2023

I love the format of this course. I can work at my own pace. The modules are informative and easy to follow along with and learn. I love that there were quizzes for each section. It's always good to test and see how much you retain

By Juan A T M

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Aug 7, 2024

Me parece una muy buena base para empezar y refrescar conocimientos de seguridad informática actual. seguimos estudiando! como sugerencia aplicaría IA para traducir el lenguaje a otras lenguas, para una mas facil interpretación.

By Vishalan K

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Jun 1, 2023

I do feel that the information i learned was sufficient however in the tests i do wish they provide us a correct answer and the explanation after we are done because i feel that i still have no clue why my answer is wrong

By davion h

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Aug 1, 2023

its a very broad course. It dose give you some hot topics to get you into the cybersecurity mindset but it also refers to other courses thats going to give you the details you need to actually understand cybersecurity .

By Xavier M

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Jan 21, 2025

The course is good, but there are some discrepancies in information. I'm not sure exactly which video it was but Hope mislabeled something. It should have been the Principal of least privilege, not what she called it.

By Helen M

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Sep 16, 2023

It was good. well organized and put together.

The last module may have used some improvement in my opinion,

but overall it was a great learning experience for someone who just started he journey in Cyber security.

By Aku S

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Jul 2, 2023

The quality of the content was nice, and even though the course was complete theory and I hate theory, the course was not boring at all. It has a nice balance of reading and video to help you learn better.

By Nigel D

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Nov 14, 2024

I think this course was great and filled with so much information. This truly is a great start to try to move into a different career, I'm hoping this will get me started in the direction I want to go in.

By E1 F

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Mar 5, 2024

Had some technical issues but the overall layout, pace, and experience is more than worth it. The course offered solid information with a flexible presentation that allows you to learn when you want.

By Daniel J

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Feb 17, 2024

This course is well organized and instruction is excellent. Having the ability to return to previous lessons for review is invaluable. being able to work at my own pace is one of my favorite parts.

By Mason H (

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Dec 9, 2023

I have a personal Dislike of videos, but I need too watch them anyways too get the course completion, despite the fact that everything that is said in the videos is also covered again in the reading.

By Nurealam H

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Nov 30, 2023

I recently completed the Google Foundations of Cybersecurity first course, and it exceeded my expectations! The content was well-structured, covering essential cybersecurity concepts with clarity.

By Faith u

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Jun 29, 2023

Excellent study details. the course is good beginning for career and technology professionals. I learnt the security framework, security controls, CISSP eight domain of knowledge for professional.

By Hunter M

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Jan 18, 2025

Pretty good overall, very wordy, I think it would benefit from more demonstrative visuals, such as labeled boxes and arrows being shown on screen. Otherwise, very good, and definitely very dense.

By Dave G

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Jan 10, 2024

Very high level concepts, examples for further discussion at various points of the course would have helped to solidify it more, however, I understand that the forthcoming 7 courses will do that.

By D P

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Oct 13, 2023

The time estimates seem long. Very good course, for the entry-level person it will be challenging, for the seasoned desktop tech it will be fun and for an engineer, it will be a great refresher.

By Awais H

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.