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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 Joshua V

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Nov 20, 2023

lots of information and insights pertaining to the defense and awareness of cyber threats. I am looking forward to learning more.

By Mohammed A B

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Sep 12, 2023

I really enjoy the course and i must confess it give me direction and motivation to continue pushing in cyber security profession

By Nihal S

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Jun 24, 2023

Amazing course, enjoyed it, and would advise anyone to attempt it to be very informative and fantastically arranged step by step.

By Benjamin W

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Jun 22, 2023

Great introduction. Enjoyed that it started down the path of building a portfolio and will build upon it. Thus far super helpful.

By Jamila M W

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Jan 1, 2024

Thank you for this course very insightful on the security we need today to defend ourselves and organizations from cyberattacks.

By Desire N

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Dec 12, 2023

So well done and straightforward. The content Material taught might not be enough but it’s jus so so relevant, and I appreciate.

By Luis G

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Nov 5, 2023

It seems like a good option to be able to learn, adding that it is taught by notable authorities in the field of work and study.

By Masihlume Z

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Oct 27, 2023

this is a great course you lear at your own pace and the information provided on the course it made so easy to learn and follow

By SADAAM H

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Sep 6, 2023

wow, great course for learning basics about cybersecurity, presented in a very good and easy way. Thank you Coursera and Google.

By Timmy K

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Sep 6, 2023

I've learned and understand so much more than I ever thought I would before I took this course. I am ready for the next chapter.

By James B

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Aug 31, 2023

I learned a lot about theory, vocabulary, resources on the web, and how the cybersecurity community operates to prevent attacks.

By Adnan R

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Jul 5, 2023

this is a very Nice Course after the completion of this course i have gotten a lot of information about cybersecurity thank you.

By Derrick l

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Jun 19, 2023

very helpful and very knowledgeable.

very beginner friendly and easy to get started.

its very flexible as well.

highly recommend.

By Ronny O

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May 13, 2023

Engaging course content: This Introduction was praised for its engaging and interactive content, including videos and quizzes.

By Corey M

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Aug 21, 2024

The program is taught at a good pace and easy to follow along with while having a full time job and three kids to take care of.

By Rob R I (

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May 16, 2024

Class preparation and material and the videos were top notch it ranks up there with major colleges throughout the United states

By Daniel F

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Jan 22, 2024

It was really helpful to know know the foundation of Cybersecurity, i really enjoyed the course. Thank you for this Opportunity

By varun k d

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Sep 23, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity will give broad view of Cybersecurity as domain which will help person to understand in longer run

By Abdulrazzaq H K

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Sep 20, 2023

Very good and so dynamic, I just fell in love with it! you guys made Cybersecurity fun and made it feel very special! Thank you

By Emily S

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Jul 10, 2023

Course was very clear and concise. The work was easy to understand and had many opportunities to go back over the harder parts.

By Homan S

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Jun 7, 2023

Very informative for someone who have zero background in Cybersecurity, highly recommended to gain a overview of the industry.

By Richard B

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May 18, 2023

This course was a great introduction to the Cybersecurity field. I'm excited to learn from the other courses in this offering

By Mohammed F N P

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Sep 21, 2024

Beginner friendly course on the foundational concepts and terms that are essential for everyone entering this field must know.

By Deviant

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Aug 28, 2024

It's truly efficiently made. You can tell the amount of work and effort put into devising and designing this brilliant course!

By Rita N

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Jul 6, 2024

I really enjoy this course and has motivated me to learn more. The instructor and learning materials are very easy to follow.