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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 Damien

Aug 23, 2023

I learned so much about cybersecurity essentials in this course and the many careers paths to take. I can't wait to start course #2!!

By Tatiana V

Jul 24, 2023

Great starting point! Even as a college student, this course helped me fill in the gaps that my traditional college courses have not.

By Andreja Š

Jan 15, 2023

I like the course. It has a lot of interesting and short video lectures and short readings, where the lectures are further explained.

By Enmanuel R

Oct 3, 2024

Te enseña una base bien general de los fundamentos de la ciberseguridad, incluso con experiencia en el area repase temas interesante

By MD A H

Apr 18, 2024

I am really enjoy this course as a beginer in cybersecurity field. Thank your for google and course course management organizations.

By BHARGAV

Feb 1, 2024

By doing this Foundations of Cybersecurity you will gain the basic knowledge it helps to move forward in the field of Cybersecurity.

By Aminu M R

Dec 19, 2023

This course affords me hands on knowledge of cybersecurity. And motivated me to do all i can to become a Cybersecurity professional.

By Blake B

Aug 31, 2023

Easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step videos with outstanding speakers make easy work of such an important field of work.

By Emmanuel B

Aug 29, 2023

An excellent overview of both this certificate and the overall field of cybersecurity including it's history to current functioning.

By Perla M A

Jul 28, 2023

Very well teached course! the professor was very easy to understand and she gave great examples and analogy that was understandable.

By Maximiliano J M

Jun 11, 2023

Este curso me pareció estupendo, aprendí mucho sobre la organización de la ciberseguridad a nivel organizacional y su estructuración

By Siam B

Sep 29, 2024

It was truly an awesome experience through this Course offered by Google. Hopefully, They will offer jobs by learning this Course.

By Robert W

Jul 8, 2024

Having no experience in this field, this class was an eye opener. This has made my interest in this profession increase even more!

By Nigel R

Oct 7, 2023

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start learning about Cyber Security. The Experts make it simple to understand.

By Alain A

Oct 4, 2023

Very well written and easy to understand. If you miss something there's the ability to play it back until the concept is familiar.

By Nohe A A

Jul 29, 2023

I enjoyed this course and looking foreword to the next courses . thank you for making it easy to follow and comprehensive enough .

By Palanisami D

Jul 9, 2023

the course content was very good as the important basic aspects of

Cybersecurity and Cyber analyst role are explained in nut shell.

By Sagar S

Sep 9, 2024

well organized content that provides high-level overview of what cybersecurity is and what you do as a cybersecurity professional.

By Pinak P D

Feb 24, 2024

The course is well-paced and gets learners comfortable with the topics, even if they do not have any prior exposure in this field.

By lebohang P X

Aug 8, 2023

The course is so informative, I didn't have a clue what cybersecurity is until u started the course and wow, I want to learn more.

By Tribendra P

Jul 24, 2023

this was really helpful in understanding the basis concept to this course and I would definitely would like to learn more about it

By Rajesh R

Jul 3, 2023

REALLY I AM VERY THANKFUL TO GOOGLE FOR GIVING ME SUCH BEAUTIFUL COURSE DESIGN TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT IN REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS.

By William M

Jun 13, 2023

Well, I'm new in this course and I've learned a lot of topic and now, I understand why is important keep security our information

By Luck S

Aug 3, 2024

Дуже зрозуміла методика викладання, що враховує психологію, ритм життя та інші обставини. Проходиться швидко і з низьким стресом.

By Royce P

Dec 21, 2023

Very easy to learn and well timed, highly recommend for anyone with zero background in the cybersecurity world to do this course!