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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 Shyam V S Y

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May 9, 2024

The foundations were introduced in simple terms. It is very easy for anyone to follow it. The program structure is excellent. The concepts, anecdotes and quizzes are great way to engage the learner.

By Abdur R

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Jan 22, 2024

A great way to start off your career in cybersecurity. It goes over basic important concepts like 8 domains of CISSP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), SIEM tools, Introduction to Python and SQL.

By Viktorija

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Jul 25, 2023

For a beginner like myself, the course was really informative and well-structured, with enough of tasks aside from reading and listening. Nevertheless, this is merely an introduction to the topic.

By José D A

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Jul 20, 2024

Very happy with the completion of the first part of the program, I feel that I have been enriched about the fundamentals of security and the bases to be an excellent professional in cybersecurity.

By Anirudh K

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Apr 12, 2024

this is a good course for beginners who just start their carrier in cybersecurity and when you go further with it, it would become more interesting because of the exercises and hands on practices.

By salahadin a

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Feb 3, 2024

Great course for beginners i learn a lot about cyber security terminology and the responsibly of being cybersecurity analyst by following the guide line guideline put by the google team thnaks

By Rajkumar M

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Sep 25, 2024

Excellent session! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in cybersecurity. The instructor provided a solid foundation and a great starting point for further exploration.

By Lokesh D

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Aug 17, 2024

The Foundation of Cybersecurity is a fundamental course, it is for interested people who want to get into the field of cybersecurity, and beginners who need help figuring out where to start from.

By Wasswa J

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Sep 5, 2023

The foundations of Cyber security gave me all the knowledge i needed about about the basics of defending an organization from cyber threats and i got to say i am ready to face the course in-depth

By Ali H

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Jan 30, 2024

"I have learned a lot from this course, and I hope to learn even more in the next course. I have found it very helpful in basics, and this course, which is from Google Coursera, is very useful."

By Akemi W

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Dec 4, 2023

it is a great course so far as a non-IT background learner. they have some tests which can help understanding. i really hope this course can help me to get a job as entry-level security analyst.

By Angela

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Jun 30, 2023

Very informative and helpful! I learned a lot. The exercises, exam and short quizzes are very helpful too. All the videos are clear from the quality up to the delivery of words of each mentor.

By Heather H

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Jun 22, 2023

This course has been designed to be easily understandable and divided into smaller sections for convenience. It aims to provide clear and concise instructions that can be followed effortlessly.

By Shaik A S

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Jul 21, 2024

I personally find this course very beginner friendly. I was able to learn at my own pace, the course is very well placed and provided me a very solid foundation in the field of Cyber Security.

By Rafaela d P S M

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Jul 15, 2024

A fundamentação para entrar nos outros cursos foi necessária, pois é bom começar os outros cursos com uma base já estabelecida, conseguindo assim absorver o conteúdo de uma maneira mais eficaz

By Nikhil B

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Feb 29, 2024

This course is essential for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity. Despite its seemingly basic content, it harbors invaluable knowledge crucial for the field ;)

By Apramaya H R

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Oct 28, 2023

My expectations are fulfilled, I'm happy that completed my foundation of cybersecurity. I thank Google for providing an opportunity and even thank coursera for providing this wonderful course.

By Angel L

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Sep 5, 2023

Very good foundation for those starting out in cybersecurity or transitioning from another type of career. Explains in simple terms what you need to know to understand cybersecurity processes.

By D D (

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Jun 25, 2023

Eine Ausbildung, die Google würdig ist. Das Material und die verwendete Technik waren sehr lehrreich. Ich habe es mit Freude verfolgt und abgeschlossen. Danke Google, danke Coursera und Kiron.

By Daniel B

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May 16, 2024

Alot of dedication, time and effort has been put into this course thankyou for Google for such an enlightening course. Highly recommend it to anyone all levels of their Cybersecurity journey!

By Victory C

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Apr 17, 2024

The Course was the best i learnt about the concept of cyber security and it was beginner friendly its the best course i have come across nice one google and coursera for making this possible.

By udit a

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Dec 24, 2023

To begin with, the basics and the fundamentals of Cybersecurity. This course laid a wonderful foundation and cleared the basics in a detailed manner, helping me connect each topic to another.

By Angelica A

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Jun 5, 2024

It is really a beginner friendly course . Thank you Google for sharing the knowledge of your professional people and thank you for all the people that contribute in this course. Thank you!

By Daniel A P

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Apr 29, 2024

Excelente curso, só tenho a agradecer por todo o trabalho que as equipes que participam do desenvolvimeto desta maravilha.

Parabéns a todas as equipes e aos envolvidos direta e indiretamente.

By Natalia M

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Jun 28, 2023

I honestly found the course to be really captivating. I enjoy returning to learning, and the structure was really helpful in easing me back into being in the learners' seat after a LONG time