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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 Sandile N

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Jun 9, 2023

Excellent introduction course as for one who never thought of such career. It build up more motivation to complete all the remain courses in order to obtain this best certificate

By Francisco V

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Oct 4, 2024

Excelente me deja un aprendizaje genial acerca de la Ciberseguridad y su prevención y a estar muy atento que en cada de detalle a la hora de realizar algún análisis en esa área.

By Caio M K

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Apr 22, 2024

This first module gives me more content than I was expecting for an introduction. I finished this module with a good initial understanding of cybersecurity tools and situations.

By Eben C

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Nov 26, 2023

This course is strategically tailored to make a novice gain all the necessary foundational knowledge to persue and succed in the Cyebersecurity field. Thanks Google and Coursera

By Reuben M

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Jun 18, 2023

Not so much in detail yet resources are provided here and there in the sub chapters. Overall basic and good foundation knowledge. really loved it. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Tshwarano M

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Aug 13, 2024

In terms of learning experience & knowlegde, this is a top tier program. i would highly recommend. but in terms of the result/outcome it brings, i am yet to find out as well.

By Dylan A

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Oct 30, 2023

Very informative, while bring written in a way that would theoretically allow someone with zero knowledge of the field - or computers in general - to understand and learn from.

By DEANNA R

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Oct 24, 2023

INFORMATION IS FORMATTED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND CYBERSECURITY EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. THE SHORT VIDEOS AND QUIZZES REALLY HELP YOU TO RETAIN WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT.

By Ryan S

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Sep 13, 2023

Very informative, and a good start to this certificate. I found all of the concepts to be easy to understand, but I feel the next courses are about to get a lot more difficult.

By Xavier G

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Jul 21, 2023

Just this first course gives you a lot of basic knowledge of cyber security. Even if you don't complete the full certification, you'll still get to learn a lot about the field.

By VIVEK K N

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Apr 20, 2024

Highly valuable course and every aspirant who wants to get into tech as security analyst, this course must be added to their Wishlist and must be completed without compromise.

By Dr T A

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Mar 6, 2024

I love the way classes are broken up into chunks to make them easily digestible. The repetition between video, reading, and exercises is also a great way to digest knowledge.

By Randy H

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Dec 2, 2023

Very easy to follow for both auditory learners and visual learners. Great summaries and refresh at each step, quizes can be retaken if needed and correct answers are provided.

By Javier d l R

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Aug 2, 2023

Best course for those, like me, who start fresh in the domain of cybersecurity. Well paced, clear explanations and a whole lot of new concepts to go through. Very interesting.

By Salim B

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May 27, 2023

It is easy to understand, the interface is user friendly. its the best platform to learn and understand cybersecurity for beginners like me. i am looking forward to learn more

By Brett P G

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Nov 6, 2023

REALY easy to follow and got my pistons firing at full rev! Definitely recommend for any level of experience and you'll find yourself refreshing on previous knowledge anyway!

By Merouane

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Sep 9, 2023

I really liked how orgenzied the course is, and how it took me step by step to Cybersecurity field, i'm sure that i'm getting a good knowledge because you are a great source.

By Anthony K

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Jun 2, 2023

Great introduction to CyberSecurity history and overview. Definitely kept me interested and eager to dive deeper into the "compulsory" field of digital and physical security.

By Hamza N

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Nov 25, 2024

very knowledgeable and informative course, increase my motivation and interest in cybersecurity field , surely move to next courses to complete the professional certificate.

By 07-Aakarshika T

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Dec 19, 2023

Very informative now I have an idea about cybersecurity its importance and how we can think in different aspects to solve problem related to cybersecurity in an organisation

By Andres B

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Sep 13, 2023

This course provides exceptional step by step learning and does a remarkable job at bridging the gap for people with little to no foundational knowledge about cybersecurity.

By PAOLA A

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Aug 22, 2023

El primer curso fue bueno aprendi nuevo vocabulario y aprendi las base de que es cybersecurity lo explican muy bien ademas las lecturas del curson te ayudan mucho a entender

By Samy A

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Aug 28, 2023

EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE!

This course explain everything you might need to know about the beginnings of Cybersecurity and where you might find yourself if you land a job in it.

By Marko Z

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Jul 16, 2023

Really good explanation, of basics, it doesn't go broad, which i find really good, you don't need to be bother with some of information, that you will probably never need..

By Steven

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May 10, 2023

Very informative, detailed and very brief unlike other courses provided by other institutions. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning from Coursera!