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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

DS

Oct 28, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

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By Annu U

Jan 2, 2024

plz write my name on professional certificate as annu upadhyay its written coursera learner.

By Mateus A C

Dec 19, 2024

Muitos insights tecnicos com base principal nos regulamentos e boas praticas de segurança.

By umar c

Jul 27, 2023

Very basic course, but good for starters who knows absolutely nothing about cyber security

By Lynda H D

Sep 21, 2024

Labs could use more helpful tips, especially as you progress to more difficult learnings.

By Jaidon E

Mar 9, 2025

I had trouble understanding some of the material and some of the labs weren't working.

By Gaurav k

Oct 15, 2023

Thanks Google. I Learned about the Foundations on which cyber security is Dependent.

By GATIK H

Apr 11, 2024

one should assure that after completing this course properly google will give a job

By Krishna N

Feb 11, 2025

It was all theoretical but the questions and activities in between kept it engagin

By SALVADOR H M

Mar 18, 2025

las traducciones no estan completas. los videos son en inlges y algunos textos.

By Joshua M

May 27, 2024

good intro to cybersecurity but would be mad if it made me pay for it

By Mohamad F A

Jun 22, 2023

Great course for those want to start journey on Cybersecurity fields.

By Obed G

Dec 1, 2024

Very introductory course, it just scratches the surface of the topic

By Soham P

Mar 2, 2024

its nothing new we can learn more on youtube why waste time here

By Gombos Á

Jan 2, 2024

Kind of boring, but I guess the basics don't have to be that fun

By Irene M

Sep 26, 2023

This is the best course. It open my mind in cybersecurity field

By Shreyas K

Dec 5, 2023

Not much depth for the topics covered. Very beginner friendly.

By Haris K

Jun 1, 2024

This course is best international students thanks coursera

By Francisco Z T

Apr 26, 2024

It´s been pretty easy, I hope it gets harder as we advance

By Justin D

Sep 11, 2024

Completing this program does not get you a job anywhere.

By latoya h

Feb 2, 2024

I'm still learning so i can't rate it as a 5 just yet.

By Andrei K

Oct 8, 2023

There is a lot of text, but little useful information.

By Omm P T

Dec 25, 2024

pretty basic course , not challenging enough at all.

By Arifin S

Jun 6, 2023

- Very basic - finished in one day. - Expected more

By Amanda S M

Dec 26, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. It was very helpful.

By julfiker a

Sep 14, 2024

Need more practical test...however i appreciate it