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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....

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SD

Jan 1, 2024

Grate , it clear my thoughts about cyber security and added more knowledge in cyber security journey like rules while investigation some threads and tools that are used by cuber security proffesional.

LC

Jul 3, 2023

Great introduction into the remaining courses. I love that there are different learning methods, ie, audio and reading and that there are quizzes at the end of each to help you digest the information.

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By Chelsea H

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Apr 8, 2024

I have to say, Toni is an excellent instructor! She's personable and clearly very passionate about her work. It was a pleasure to learn from her, and due to the high standard of teaching provided in this course, I would happily recommend it to anyone. Many thanks to Toni and also to Google for making this content widely available :)

By NELSON R

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Sep 26, 2023

Thank you, everyone involved in this program... I am extremely excited about pursuing a career in cyber security, I heard good things about this program and so far so good. I am so excited to see if there is light at the end of the tunnel for me, curious to see where this journey takes me. Time to reinvent myself !!! Lets Goooo !!!

By Muhammad S K

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Sep 3, 2023

This course provides an excellent introduction to the key topics related to cybersecurity. The materials are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand manner suitable for beginners. I appreciate how the course covers both the technical and practical aspects of security, from threats and vulnerabilities to risk management strategies.

By Zuber K

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Sep 27, 2023

Best introductory cybersecurity course on the internet, I have finished the first module(1) out of 8 modules and already learned tons of stuff, I can't wait to get my hands dirty with tools like Splunk, SQL, Linux and Python in the upcoming sections/modules. Thank you #Google and #Coursera for collaborating on this amazing course.

By Gabriel

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Nov 19, 2024

El curso está muy bien estructurado y es accesible para principiantes, con explicaciones claras y ejemplos prácticos. Sin embargo, podría ser más interactivo en algunas secciones y profundizar un poco más en los casos prácticos para aplicar lo aprendido. He de decir que es una gran iniciativa para introducirse en ciberseguridad.

By IMRAN T W

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Apr 16, 2024

The course offers a structured approach with up-to-date content and real-world examples, making it accessible and practical. The interactive nature, helped reinforce key concepts. The instructors were knowledgeable and creating a positive learning environment. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in cybersecurity.

By Ferdy M I

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Nov 4, 2024

The Foundations of Cybersecurity course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, concepts, and practices necessary for understanding and implementing effective cybersecurity measures. It covers a broad range of topics, from risk management and security policies to technical controls and threat landscape analysis.

By Cory J

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Jul 2, 2023

This was everything I hoped it would be. I have done quite a few cybersecurity trainings that are not looked at as a profession certificate or not as a repudiable source. I did not think I was going to learn that much in the first couple courses but each one had multiple thing I learned and the courses all tie together nicely.

By God'swill C

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Apr 2, 2024

A Great Platform to learn any formal new skills suitable for anyone and everyone as long as you're committed and ready to stick to it until the very end, I'm very satisfied that I took a bold step by enrolling for a course and now I just completed it with a certificate to back it up from Google in partnership with Coursera.

By Ahmad A

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Oct 28, 2023

I must say that the way it is introduced and explained is amazing. Even a person with minimum knowledge of security can understand and get motivation to complete the course. Quizzes are very helpful and it keeps you remember what you have already covered in the course. I am very excited and motivated to start the Course 2.

By Anthony G

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Jul 29, 2023

Terrific course! I love that amount of information this course has to offer and feel that the knowledge I now have can get me that much further in becoming a cyber analyst. This was such a great opportunity and I love how it made me feel as though I could succeed even while I had little to no understanding when I started.

By Kev A

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Jan 31, 2024

This course was an EXCELLENT introductory course into the world of Cybersecurity. I covered a wide variety of topics and terms, while giving JUST enough information to hold my attention, without making me feel overloaded with data. After taking this course, I am 1000000% positive this program, and career path, is for me.

By Ivanka K

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Mar 19, 2024

As a beginner in this field whose aspiring a career in Cyber-Security field and working in organized industry that value people's information. It has been helpful to many people need skills and a career change to forge ahead. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity given to me to complete "Foundation of Cybersecurity"

By Andrew K

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May 22, 2023

This is my first ever online learning experience. The material is very engaging and easy to retain. I learned a lot about what goes into keeping everyone's private information safe and the different roles everyone plays to make that happen. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn more about this field.

By POOVARASAN

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Oct 28, 2024

Me as an aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst ,i wished to learn Techincal skills and foundational skills for the cybersecurity , the course built-ins and The content in the course are easy for me to learn. Iam on the way ,i hope it will help me to land my career as cybersecurity analyst , Thankyou. 'Its still a lot to go'

By Mike Z

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Jan 27, 2024

This is a life changing course. That will help someone who still has the ambition to thrive in cyber security from a lower level of education have a chance to redeem himself and flourish. I really appreciate the thought and effort put in this course for such individuals to have a simple and fast learning experience.

By Pragati M M

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Jan 9, 2024

It is also a great test course to see if cybersecurity is something you want to pursue. I enjoyed the course as a whole. The time estimate 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 great refresher.

By Ramtin A

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Jun 30, 2023

An overview of cybersecurity fundamentals and a bit of history. I like how it emphasizes creating a portfolio, then shows you an exemplar to show you how to tailor it, specifically for recruiters, then tells you to keep working at it for the rest of the learning path! I am excited for the next part of the course

By Ellen P

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Feb 2, 2024

I very much enjoyed this beginner course and have increased my knowledge of cybersecurity and the role of an entry level analyst, historical attacks, cyber terminology, tools and protocols, threat risks and threat managment , organizational assets and ethical technology programs that add value and build trust.

By Muhammad R A M

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Jun 27, 2024

The "Foundations of Cybersecurity" course is an excellent introduction to the field. It covers essential topics like log analysis, SIEM tools, threat hunting, and Python for security tasks. The content is well-structured and practical, making it easy to understand and apply. Highly recommended for beginners.

By ABDULQUADRI I

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Sep 16, 2023

I found the course to be truly worthwhile. The knowledge and skills I gained, especially in using essential tools for combatting threats and managing risks, significantly enhanced my understanding of cybersecurity. The content was informative, and the hands-on experience was invaluable. I highly recommend it.

By Austin W

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May 7, 2023

This introduction course makes me excited to finish the rest of the certificate, it is easy to follow along to with the perfect amount of information in each week. Even if you dont watch the videos, you can read the transcripts which are very easy to follow along compared to other course transcripts ive read.

By Aryan

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Jan 12, 2024

One of the standout features of the course was its well-structured curriculum. The content was organized logically, starting with foundational concepts and progressively diving deeper into more advanced topics. This structure facilitated a smooth learning experience, especially for those new to cybersecurity

By Javier L M

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Oct 17, 2024

A great course, I have learned new tools that I did not know, I have acquired new concepts and I have discovered the essence of the Cybersecurity world. "Un gran curso, he aprendido nuevas herramientas que desconocía, he adquirido nuevos conceptos y he descubierto la esencia del mundo de la Ciberseguridad."

By adnan h

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Sep 15, 2023

I absolutely love it; it was very easy to understand especially for a beginner like me who has no IT or computer science background. The course content was world class, every week course or module was light weight and very compact but flexible. Now I am continuing at cyber security please wish me luck, bye.