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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 Vinícius A

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Jun 7, 2023

Amazing course! Very explanatory and well managed! It explains complex information in a very simple way!

By Salman M

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May 31, 2023

This foundational course truely shines light on the most basic understanding in the realm Cybersecurity.

By Goden M

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Aug 28, 2024

Cyber Security course is well taught in a way that anyone can enjoy it even without a background in IT.

By James R

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Aug 22, 2024

Great content, and refresher. It filled in some gaps that I had and re-ignited the flame to learn more.

By Shine D

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May 25, 2024

I love this program I’m glad I made the decision to complete my certification with google cybersecurity

By Francis S

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Mar 20, 2024

This was an excellent course with detailed information and testing on the foundations of cybersecurity.

By Jayden C

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Jan 9, 2024

Really beautiful stuff! I’m just glad I’m getting better as a man, and this has given that opportunity.

By M. R J

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Nov 26, 2023

It's an amazing intro to cyber security. Hope I can keep the momentum and enjoy the rest of the courses

By Angel O

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Nov 5, 2023

introduction into cybersecurity and cybersecurity lingo, very educative and thorough. i would recommend

By baris ö

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Oct 16, 2023

The course is incredibly easy to understand and always motivates participants to complete the training.

By David Y

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Oct 8, 2023

This course establishes a strong foundation for anyone seeking to acquire practical, real-world skills.

By oyeniyi o

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Sep 11, 2023

The foundation was very eye-opening and appetizing to learn a lot more in an easy-to-understand manner.

By Jason D

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Aug 21, 2023

Very Informative, a great introduction. I loved the fact you used your employees throughout the course.

By ABDUL H A

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Aug 16, 2023

I had a fantastic time learning from Google's top instructors about the topic I was most curious about.

By Ryan W

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Aug 7, 2023

Great overview of the foundations of Cybersecurity. I'm looking forward to continuing with the program!

By Tanyarat T

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Aug 1, 2023

This course will definitely give you the foundation. You will understand about basics of Cybersecurity.

By Shreyas P

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Jul 20, 2023

the cybersecurity is really nice for learning and this learning on coursera that very good experiences

By Manan

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Jun 13, 2023

THE COURSE WAS QUITE EASY .THE TEACHERS WERE AMAZING AND A NIVE INTRODUCTION WAS GIVEN ABOUT THE COURSE

By Daniel B

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May 31, 2023

Material was thorough and easily digestible, left me curious about the industry and wanting more. 9/10!

By Alex S

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Apr 7, 2023

Great course for those individuals who want to understand cybersecurity concepts and get into the field

By Sanchayan K

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Aug 19, 2024

An excellent introductory course. highly recommended to everyone with an active interest in this field

By Isaac A B A

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Jun 9, 2024

I recommend Coursera to all who are willing but unable to reach their IT goal. This is indeed the best

By Md. A M

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Mar 11, 2024

The Google Foundation Cybersecurity course is very interesting to help go to an advanced level. Thanks

By Dhanalakshmi A

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Jan 14, 2024

It was a great experience with the Foundation of Cyber Security. Thank you for being part of Coursera.

By MADHU L R

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Dec 20, 2023

The lecturing is very good and the consistency will be remained with us through out the end of course.