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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....

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DJ

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This course is well organized and instruction is excellent. Having the ability to return to previous lessons for review is invaluable. being able to work at my own pace is one of my favorite parts.

LC

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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.

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By Mark P S M

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Sep 6, 2023

It is a very exciting opportunity to obtain a knowledge regarding cyber security even without any background in this field. I am looking forward to earn more knowledge to better myself.

By Abdullah S

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May 31, 2023

Very Useful. I benefited a lot. I hope to be able to to get a job with this certificate, and hopefully continue down this path by also passing CompTIA, and other certifications/degrees.

By Chikofer

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Aug 1, 2024

I like when, while a video was playing it cuts to a question which you have to answer regarding the videos topic , this just helps me understand and retain the information be presented

By Esther S J

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Jun 3, 2024

It's beneficial to people in search of a job even with no experience in the cybersecurity profession thanks to this course we were allowing developing ourselves, skills, and knowledge.

By Jhibraiil A

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Jan 20, 2024

This is a great course for someone like me who is new to the subject (Cybersecurity). It shows what I need to learn, how I can develop my skills, and the skills I need for this career.

By Hasnin

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Nov 12, 2023

Thank you Google and Coursera for giving me this opportunity to continue my education, I am so happy after finishing my first course of this program and get my first certificate of it.

By curtis f

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Sep 19, 2023

Amazing course! If you're hesitant about diving in, you'll be given great, easy-to-understand examples and will complete this course with a new confidence and drive to learn even more!

By Brandon T

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Aug 17, 2023

I found this course very informative. Even though I knew a little bit about cybersecurity this course refreshed some of the things I knew and help expand my knowledge into other areas.

By Bodhi D

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Jul 17, 2023

It is a very thorough course. Well structured to really provide the foundation to understand the field, even if you know nothing in the beginning. Don't worry they explain things well.

By Chukwuemeka o

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Jun 24, 2024

This is a top notch training experience, was quite detailed and concise. A must have experience for all intending digital security professionals. Thank you Google, thank you Coursera!

By Leiah V S

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Jul 17, 2023

This course gave me more information on what I will be learning and got me excited for the rest of the courses. I have zero previous knowledge in cybersecurity and it was very helpful

By Mahalakshmi M

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May 27, 2024

The journey in this course was really interesting & learnt all the basics and foundations of cybersecurity . More curious to know more about cybersecurity in the rest of the courses.

By Richard B

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Nov 1, 2023

Great course for an absolute beginner. Gave a basic understanding of cybersecurity in easy to understand segments. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore cybersecurity.

By Arritta P

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May 26, 2024

The course is great start for anyone who needs foundational information and start career in cybersecurity a great refresher for anyone with experience but may need refresher course.

By Md S K

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Apr 12, 2024

This course is my first Cybersecurity Course, the way these teachers teach us is wonderful. I've learnt so many things withing very short time, Love this course from Bangladesh....

By Shruti M

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Apr 7, 2024

As a student and a beginner in cybersecurity this is really a helpful course i really appreciate the tram of google who make such a great program for student . I'm really thankful .

By Marco C C

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Sep 10, 2023

I never expect to enjoy studying foundations of cyber security, the topics and how it is explained step by step makes me be in love studying online to be part of the cyber security.

By Michael G

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Aug 20, 2023

Very informative. There was lots of information included but it was presented in a way to make it easy to learn and follow along. Looking forward to the next course in the series.

By Shane S

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Jul 29, 2023

I tried doing the CompTia Security+ course before trying this one. I have to say that the Google Foundations Course made it so much easier to understand and recommend all the way!!!

By Muyivu S

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Jul 24, 2023

This is one of the best defensive introductory cybersecurity courses I've ever encountered. Thanks to Google in collaboration with Coursera to make this accessible for all. Regards!

By Ren D

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Aug 27, 2023

This is a good overview of what Cybersecurity is. It's geared towards getting a job in the field and addresses some key concepts that prospective analysts need to be familiar with.

By Abdullah A F M

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Aug 21, 2023

Really an well-organized course I've ever liked.Every topics in the course organized in such a way that a beginner like me can easily learn a lot about foundation of cybersecurity.

By Ali G

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Jul 29, 2023

Great course for beginner level, and additional reading is so good to clear the concepts, and help to answer the question that are in mind and also asked by the course instructors.

By sohail l

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Jul 27, 2023

I had completed foundation of cybersecurity it was a wonderful experience with Coursera and in collaboration between google and Coursera I have learn a lot form basics to beginner.

By Taylor G

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Jun 15, 2023

Very informational and easy to follow. Youre allowed to work at your own pace which I love! Was able to complete this pretty quickly but wasnt overwhelmed with all the information.