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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 Shobhit G

Apr 20, 2024

This course really helped me to know the current senario of cybersecurity and which skills one should have to get started int the field of cybersecurity.

By Sai S A

Mar 27, 2024

This is a great course to start with!! learnt a lot about this field and the tools required and all those tech 'jargaons' in a crisp and interactive way!

By M W

Aug 19, 2023

I learned about the foundations of cybersecurity. Eight domains, i didn't know about when I was in college and among few others. This is good. Thank you

By shafii a

Jun 25, 2023

I found this course helpful and quite engaging by combining different methods of learning. The quizzes are a bit easy but the content was well delivered.

By Nnamdi A

Jun 20, 2023

I really liked the course, it gave me a very clear idea of the role of cybersecurity analyst and more. Thank you Google for making this excellent course.

By ANUSHA K

Jun 6, 2023

I was able to understand everything, Tony ma'am explains in such a way that someone who is completely new to cybersecurity like me can understand easily.

By Sandeep M

Sep 9, 2024

It was a great experience, I got the way to start with cyber security and the details about it, I got good confidence that I can start it and finish it.

By Wymmsical

Mar 14, 2024

Very informational and enjoyed the whole process with short and to the point videos as well as amazing examples that were easy to understand and grasps.

By Robin F M

Jan 9, 2024

Ahhhhmazing course so excited to continue this journey! The instructor is A1 aka Awesome!! Thank you so much!! Whoop Whoop one course down 7 more to go!

By NEERAJ R

Dec 27, 2023

Best course For Basic Understanding Cyber Security , Tools , Eight Domain of Cyber security , Basic Programming Language for used in Cyber security etc.

By joseph p

Nov 8, 2023

I am learning to be patient with myself, and to be challenged to learn something completely foreign to me . Its scary and exciting all at the same time.

By Brent G

Sep 7, 2023

Great job!!!! I feel empowered to move on thru the rest of the courses. And to gain the knowledge that will catapult me into a new career!!! Thank You!!

By Prakhar S

Jul 13, 2023

Great course available on Coursera because that follows a proper learning path and the course instructor makes the experience better than other courses.

By Richard P

Jun 17, 2023

A good solid introduction to the concepts of Cybersecurity. Content was well organized and delivered with a good amount of quizzes to keep you on track.

By Tommy L S

Jun 16, 2023

I Am very new to all of this but was very happy with this course. It explains everything in great detail and i cant wait to finish more, Thank you, guys

By Rakesh c

May 19, 2023

Everything in this course is divided equally. Videos, readings, practice quizzes, weekly challenges. The course is well-designed and easy to understand.

By Jeannette I

Sep 29, 2024

Excellent start to the certificate program, very enlightening, and I'm excited about what more I will learn, as this is only the beginning. Thank you!

By Emmanuel A O

Jun 20, 2024

This fundamental Cybersecurity course has given a great insight into the field of cybersecurity and I can't wait to go deep into the remaining courses.

By Abhinav S

Feb 28, 2024

This course is very good. I completed 3 out of 4 Modules and I gained a lot about Cyber security. Thank you very much for granting Financial Aid to me.

By β Ꝉ Ⱥ ղ Ҡ

Dec 15, 2023

As name suggest it cover foundation of cybersecurity very well specially the topic that what is needed in this ever-changing environment of this field.

By Mahnsan J N S

Oct 21, 2023

The foundation of cybersecurity has given me the fundamental knowledge of the cybersecurity field. I am excited to move on to the next course of study.

By Mia G

Oct 10, 2023

This has to be one of the best intros into the Cyber Security field ever. I not only feel challenged, but I'm actually understanding what I'm learning.

By Titilayomi O

Sep 12, 2023

Loved how the terms were broken down and how i was introduced into the world of security. It is easy to understand and the resources are super helpful.

By Frank S

Jul 17, 2023

Pretty good intro course. Give you the terminology, and very basic theory & history. Definetely lets you decide if you want to continue. I continued :)

By Damian W

Jun 9, 2023

This was effectively structured to give a solid overview of what makes up the cybersecurity profession. I am happy and excited to continue the journey.