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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 cyberse...
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Top reviews

KB

Jul 27, 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

CK

May 14, 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 y C (

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Mar 15, 2024

This is a good invitation for anyone interested in the cybersecurity field. It provides a fundamental base for exploring higher steps and is worth reading again.

By Sonya B

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Sep 9, 2023

Great overview of key terms that I have heard and now make more sense. Demystified so of the terms security folks at work use. Very simple and useful information

By Will

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Sep 1, 2023

Great course that will open the door and increase your knowledge from the start! Don't get discouraged you got this. keep moving forward and remember your goals.

By Jansenio A

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Jul 29, 2023

Great course, not only in terms of content but also presentation. I highly recommend it. Now, moving on to to the next one (Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks).

By Pedro R

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Jun 21, 2023

Overall, a very informative and well laid-out beginner-level course for anyone interested in entering the field of Cybersecurity! I highly recommend this course!

By Vhon A

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Jun 21, 2023

Learn a lot of information as a beginner in cybersecurity. Hope you can help more people to learn and be excited as I am to learn about cybersecurity. Thank you.

By Safa M

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Oct 17, 2024

This part of the course is very informative, provides you with simple yet very important key words to cybersecurity and definitions needed throughout the course

By Christian B

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May 29, 2024

Well rounded and greatly pace. Lots of re-iteration of important terms to help focusing attention on the relevant concepts covered. Good foundational knowledge.

By Kevin O

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Dec 7, 2023

As a beginner with no experience this 1st course section was truly amazing I felt like the information provided was excellent and easy for anyone to understand.

By Paul W

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Aug 7, 2023

I think we're all champing at the bit to get more to the meat, but I think this was a very well put-together overview. And I think the presenter did a good job.

By Jaroslav T

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Aug 3, 2023

Great, I can only recommend. Easily for complete beginners to start and luckily for us more advanced people with transferable skills there is x1.5 speed option.

By JOSE A A O

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Jul 10, 2023

El curso te lleva paso a paso dentro de este apasionante mundo de la ciberseguridad.

The course takes you step by step into this exciting world of cybersecurity.

By Jeremy T

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Jul 10, 2023

I think the coursework is relevant and the instructors emphasize on all the key topics that need to be covered. I look forward to the remainder of these courses

By Abdul R M

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Jun 14, 2023

Thanks to Google team for organizing well structured training pattern and delivering the training in such a manner that anyone can understand and learn from it.

By Owusu A A

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Nov 14, 2024

THANKS TO GOOGLE FOR THIS CERTIFCATION, AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF YOUR PROGRAM AND I CAN'T WAIT TO DIVE DEEPER WITH YOU GUYS... SENDING LOVES FROM AFRICA GHANA

By Shrihari B

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Nov 4, 2024

I'm very greatfull have the course . i'm really thankful to google for providig such great opportunity to students who don't have the prior knowledge about cc.

By AfricaSorare F

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Oct 24, 2023

As a novice, I found the learning materials to be easy to follow along and the exercises brooght clarity and understanding of the sometimes, complex material.

By Md. A H

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Aug 26, 2023

I am excited to complete the Fundamental of Cybersecurity course. It has boosted my confidence level. Now i am ready to complete the next professional courses.

By Gerder A K

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Feb 22, 2025

I love the challenge of this course, I enjoy every course that I have accomplished and it helps me understand the fundamentals of Cyber Security. Thank you.

By Vaggelis N

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Feb 11, 2025

I can't believe how motivated I am after finishing course one . If anyone wants to start a new career in cybersecurity this is the first milestone to achieve.

By Maurício S

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Jan 30, 2025

Não tinha experiência nenhuma, através da coursera vou me tornar uma analista de cyber segurança concluindo todos os cursos, já dei o primeiro passo, e você?

By AndrU v

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Jun 23, 2024

Es un excelente curso de introducción.. solo es pura teoria pero vale la pena para poder conseguir los 8 cursos y el certificado final .. lo termine en 4 dias

By David A C

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Nov 13, 2023

I felt like this gave a very good grasp on the foundations of cybersecurity. Made me look forward to what else there is to learn about this exciting industry.

By Nadira A A N M

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Sep 8, 2023

The course took me from the start and started by defining the main concepts of cybersecurity which was great, I am interested in completing the whole program.

By Rajesh G

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Jun 7, 2023

This course is at a very great pace and a beginner and someone from zero background in IT or tech can get along so easily with this course, it is outstanding.