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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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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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The Foundation of Cybersecurity is a fundamental course, it is for interested people who want to get into the field of cybersecurity, and beginners who need help figuring out where to start from.

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By Brian M

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May 15, 2023

For the most part, this course is excellent, however, the "Professional Statement" section is a bit confusing in its explanation and layout, I was stuck there for a while....much longer than I had hoped to be, but eventually got through it. Just my 2 cents.

By Jared E

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Aug 3, 2024

I love the course so far but I personally think you should include like something you can do hands on that relates to what were learning in each section. Something like what TryHackMe has. Other than that I love everything I've been learning so far!

By Sue P

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Jul 6, 2024

There was a lot of information to absorb, but it was helpful for it to be mentioned multiple times. The only negative was the core speaker. She was not an engaging teacher and reading the transcripts and taking notes turned out to be more helpful.

By Katie C

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Jun 13, 2023

For someone with zero technical background and experience they make this course as user friendly as possible. If you're unsure whether or not this certificate program is for you, by the end of this first course you should have a pretty good idea.

By Misori S B

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Aug 6, 2023

Exciting Course, I liked the way the fundamental cybersec concepts were explained. This course is indeed beginner friendly... however, you will need to put in the hours to read the extra resources provided such as NIST CSF, NIST RMF, and others

By Emmanuel T

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Jul 17, 2024

It was so amazing!!! Presently, I have more knowledge of the cybersecurity field, how dynamics and worthy it is for the society. Through out this first course, my foudation in cybersecurity has been we established. Thanks you so much.

By Shandrika P

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Oct 25, 2023

I love the format of this course. I can work at my own pace. The modules are informative and easy to follow along with and learn. I love that there were quizzes for each section. It's always good to test and see how much you retain

By Juan A T M

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Aug 7, 2024

Me parece una muy buena base para empezar y refrescar conocimientos de seguridad informática actual. seguimos estudiando! como sugerencia aplicaría IA para traducir el lenguaje a otras lenguas, para una mas facil interpretación.

By Vishalan K

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Jun 1, 2023

I do feel that the information i learned was sufficient however in the tests i do wish they provide us a correct answer and the explanation after we are done because i feel that i still have no clue why my answer is wrong

By davion h

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Aug 1, 2023

its a very broad course. It dose give you some hot topics to get you into the cybersecurity mindset but it also refers to other courses thats going to give you the details you need to actually understand cybersecurity .

By Helen M

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Sep 16, 2023

It was good. well organized and put together.

The last module may have used some improvement in my opinion,

but overall it was a great learning experience for someone who just started he journey in Cyber security.

By Aku S

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Jul 2, 2023

The quality of the content was nice, and even though the course was complete theory and I hate theory, the course was not boring at all. It has a nice balance of reading and video to help you learn better.

By E1 F

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Mar 5, 2024

Had some technical issues but the overall layout, pace, and experience is more than worth it. The course offered solid information with a flexible presentation that allows you to learn when you want.

By Daniel J

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Feb 16, 2024

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.

By Mason H (

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Dec 8, 2023

I have a personal Dislike of videos, but I need too watch them anyways too get the course completion, despite the fact that everything that is said in the videos is also covered again in the reading.

By Nurealam H

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Nov 30, 2023

I recently completed the Google Foundations of Cybersecurity first course, and it exceeded my expectations! The content was well-structured, covering essential cybersecurity concepts with clarity.

By Faith u

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Jun 29, 2023

Excellent study details. the course is good beginning for career and technology professionals. I learnt the security framework, security controls, CISSP eight domain of knowledge for professional.

By Dave G

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Jan 9, 2024

Very high level concepts, examples for further discussion at various points of the course would have helped to solidify it more, however, I understand that the forthcoming 7 courses will do that.

By D P

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Oct 13, 2023

The time estimates seem long. Very good course, for the entry-level person it will be challenging, for the seasoned desktop tech it will be fun and for an engineer, it will be a great refresher.

By Abdul R

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Sep 13, 2023

I was looking for authentic and professional certs that make me prominent among the individuals to start my career in cyber security. Yeah I did find it here Thanks, Google and Coursera

By Edward P

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Jan 22, 2023

I think the course is clear and concise. It is not overpowering. It is a course for entry level security analysts.

This course is a painless way to begin to explore cybersecurity,

By rauni d r r

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May 18, 2023

I enjoyed most of the reading and videos, the only thing that confused me a lot was the portfolio part. I thought this subject was going to be discussed in the last course, instead.

By Lehra G

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Oct 24, 2023

I will give this course 4 stars only because once I got the portfolio section there was no explanation or examples of the portfolio just go look it up and complete it yourself.

By Aarya J

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Apr 11, 2024

Overall thus course was amazing. It gives you a great scenario on how things works as an security analyst. It's a great comprehensive course for one to be a security analyst.

By Emma W

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Jun 10, 2024

Great delivery, only giving 4 out of 5 because i loved the flash cards and test your knowledge activities in the modules outside of the quizes and wished there were more!