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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 John D

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Jul 8, 2023

What an exciting Start. I'm in the process of reviewing chapters. This first chapter had me hooked.

By Fodé D

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Jun 12, 2023

Great starter course in Cybersecurity for one to familiarize one's self for all the related jargon.

By Donald M

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May 12, 2023

Great foundation on CSF, Controls, and Detection and Response. Especially on tooling and procedure.

By Pinar ö

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Aug 15, 2024

It's easy to understand with a intermediate Englisch level. Videos are short and very informative.

By Laurent M

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Jul 4, 2024

Very well put together course, a lot of information distilled in precise, easy-to-understand ways.

By Johnny R

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Jun 19, 2024

amazing to be able to learn about the foundations of cybersecurity and get a bit of history on it.

By Tracy W

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May 4, 2024

Very informative. Loved it from a person who is not in the cybersecurity world\ and true beginner.

By Raghu

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Apr 10, 2024

i liked this course and this is a good start point for all those who want to learn cybersecurity.

By Daniel A

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Feb 10, 2024

I am confident about having known the foundations on cybersecurity. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Samama S

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Sep 11, 2023

Excellent course for the beginners. Easy to understand and clear concepts with real life examples.

By Vithaya C

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Aug 21, 2023

Come at you heavy at the beginning but spread out quickly so all the information can be understand

By dmd S

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Jul 19, 2023

This course lays the foundation for all you need, in your quest to become a Cybersecurity analyst.

By Carlos A

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Jun 14, 2023

As a base, Chapter 1 course, it´s very in depth, with or without prior knowledge of cybersecurity.

By Dauda S

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Feb 16, 2023

Great introduction to the concept of Cyber Security, helps egt a solid foundational understanding

By BinaBrenda B

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Oct 24, 2024

Great Introduction to Cybersecurity course. Informative and the videos are a great learning tool.

By Ali H

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Aug 15, 2024

I get all informations related cybersecurity in foundation base, thanks google team a,d coursera.

By Ysaury P R R

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Aug 9, 2024

Exelente curso, bien detallado y me ha ayudado a entender mejor los conceptos de la Cybersecurity

By Sugiharto A

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Jul 4, 2024

Training yang sangat bagus sekali membuka dan menambah wawasan mengenai dasar dasar cybersecurity

By Sabelo N

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Mar 27, 2024

This course is extremely exciting and very helpful in terms of knowledge and growth in your life.

By Lucas N

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Dec 25, 2023

i am learning things that I thought you had to be in College to learn. Builds my confidence daily

By Sylvia F

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Dec 19, 2023

Great information to motivate me to the next course as I prepare to transition into a new career.

By Chris C

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Nov 3, 2023

I really liked the instructor, her voice was easy to listen to and the content was easy to learn.

By Bethany A S

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Aug 21, 2023

Really enjoyed this course. It was not overwhelming and gave me the base knowledge of this career

By Brendan F

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Jul 2, 2023

Very good,well paced and explained in a way someone with none or little experience

can understand

By Ashley B

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Jun 8, 2023

I absolutely enjoyed this course! I learned so much and there's so much I haven't even heard of!!