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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

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.

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.

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By Nadim A P

Aug 2, 2023

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, even for those that have a little bit of knowledge in cybersecurity. Even if you have no clue or no experience with cybersecurity, this course (1 out of 8 courses) will help you to improve a lot in your career. (If you're interested in cybersecurity) 5/5.

By Chaminda R

Jul 8, 2023

realize that cybersecurity is a multidimensional field encompassing various domains, controls, frameworks, and compliance. Additionally, I discovered that cybersecurity professionals also need strong analytical and communication skills to effectively respond to security incidents and protect organizations.

By Đat H

Aug 29, 2024

This course provides an insightful and comprehensive view of cybersecurity, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. The knowledge gained not only helps me better understand how to protect network systems but also equips me with the skills to detect and respond to potential threats. Thank you very much

By Abdul M H A Q

Aug 23, 2024

The Foundations of Cybersecurity course on Coursera was an eye-opening journey into the world of digital defense. It provided a solid understanding of key concepts and practical skills, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity!

By Lorita

Apr 11, 2024

The Foundations of Cybersecurity course has helped built a solid foundation in the Cybersecurity space for me. The course covers a large ground, touching on basic aspects that even for me as a beginner in the field now has good knowledge to proceed further. Indeed, I appreciate the team for a job weldone.

By Rajinder K

Nov 29, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a solid foundation in cybersecurity. Its comprehensive coverage, practical application, and engaging instruction make it an ideal choice for both beginners and those seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills. Highly Recommended!

By Jessica C

Aug 28, 2023

I loved this course. I was able to come with barely being able to understand what an IP address is, to completely understanding the basics to cybersecurity. I must say, I have wanted this for so long, but I would choke myself out when I would compare it to the movies. I am no Penelopy from Criminal Minds.

By Morgan B

Jul 9, 2023

As a former corporate trainer/instructor and a fan of memorization as a hobby, I just want to say I love how the parts are laid out. Someone with a strong education background clearly put time into the layout of this course. Having genuine instructors are the sprinkles on top! Thanks to everyone involved!

By Andy V

Sep 2, 2024

Coming from someone who has no prior knowledge or experience in the field, this course really gave me a better perception on what to expect in this new line of work. From what was "I have no idea what I'm getting into" is now "I have a better idea what this is, what I'll expect, and what I'll be doing".

By Chris A

Jul 11, 2023

Clear, concise, and simply explained. This Foundations of Cybersecurity course put it all into perspective on what cybersecurity is and what a cybersecurity analyst does. the information is at a very high level, but that is by design since there is so much more to learn. a fantastic introductory course!

By LaNia D

May 22, 2023

I like how this course is structured into bite-sized packets of information that kept me engaged during this course. This course was easy to understand and has inspired me to continue my path into Cybersecurity. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in Cybersecurity to learn more about it.

By Pankaj J

May 26, 2023

This course is a great introduction of cybersecurity. It doesn't teach the specific technical details of cybersecurity but it prepares for the upcoming parts of learning journey. It describes basic ethics and compliances a cybersec guy needs to avoid any type of misdeeds during the initial part of job.

By Nathaniel H

Aug 18, 2023

Very user friendly and it really focuses on the base level of cybersecurity. I am an Army Vet with my Bachelor's Degree in the humanities but this certification is going to propel me into the cyber field. Google has done a lot of research and preparation in this course and it shows in their delivery.

By Julián J M G

Oct 1, 2024

Lo único que falta la curso es material de ejemplo con esto quiero decir ,un manual de estrategias y los demás o un ejemplo detallado de como actuar en esas ocasiones ,alguna infografia de como actúan cada uno de ellos de forma mas gráfica y entretenida,muchas gracias por este curso me ha encantado

By Brendan D

Jun 4, 2023

This course was amazing, even though I had been in cybersecurity, I really wish I would have had this class as a basic part of my job as it would have given me more knowledge and a better understanding of Cybersecurity. This course is the groundwork you need in order to make you way into this field.

By Latifah L

May 8, 2024

Great introduction to the foundations of cybersecurity. I had no knowledgeable background on this whatsoever and this unit left me feeling confident about the basics. The detailed reading tasks, to videos and quizzes provides a variety of learning techniques in one making it interesting to learn.

By FabbiN

Jul 20, 2024

It gave me so much, opened my eyes, learned a lot of things got a certificate i can show off. Simply amazing what is google and coursera doing for people. Just strive to be better every day and it will pay off some day. Thanks again to my teachers and people in coursera who made a great course.

By BHARGOV R H

Dec 30, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity in Coursera is a course that introduces the basic concepts and terminology of cybersecurity, such as threats, vulnerabilities, frameworks, ethics, and tools. It is part of the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

By Abdul R

Aug 4, 2023

At the beginning of this course, I had never had any expectation of being so attach with cybersecurity and beginning to find my interest. I am so glad I was able to complete this course and enhance myself into a new field.

Will be happy to meet new people and now on to the next part of the course

By Paul F

Aug 9, 2024

Very good for a quick introduction into Cybersecurity. Many of the modules were vague and referred to future courses, but I trust that the statements made will be fulfilled and many topics that I find to be mysterious regarding Cybersecurity will be adequately explained at the appropriate time.

By Fernando C

Sep 10, 2023

Excellent course for those who want to start with Cybersecurity career. Lots of terminologies which would definitely help progressing and continue with other courses. Cybersecurity is broad and understanding the basic would give a good foundation for your next journey!

Thank you for this course!

By iram m

Jul 27, 2023

This course is really very informative for me I have learnt a lot from this course. Course contents are easy and informative. LMS is also user friendly. All Instructors have good method of teaching. I am learning with great enthusiasm.

Thank you very much to all teachers and whole Coursera team.

By CHETAN

Jul 17, 2023

A very good course In fact I don't know how to say thanks to all the Google team who help and teach world's best cybersecurity course in such simple and easy way.

A Very Big Thank You All The Google team and Members of Google team who take such Great efforts in building this course..............

By Alejandro C d A

Jul 15, 2023

It's a great course, no matter if you have IT knowledge or not, in an interactive way and linking the topics of the classes it teaches you in a didactic way what cybersecurity is all about, and above all how you can collaborate to make cyberspace a safer place for companies and their employees.

By K P

May 24, 2023

I have taken the Google IT Support Specialist Certificate course and this course felt a bit like a refresher of that course so it was still very much helpful. I had forgotten about somethings that were brought and it was good to be able to review that and also learn new things along the way.