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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....

Top reviews

SD

Jan 1, 2024

Grate , it clear my thoughts about cyber security and added more knowledge in cyber security journey like rules while investigation some threads and tools that are used by cuber security proffesional.

LC

Jul 3, 2023

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 Thomas O

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Jul 9, 2023

The instructor was articulate and well presented, with insight on further developing interest in CyberSecurity.

By Gideon A

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Jul 1, 2023

This is truly one of the most simplified fundamental courses I have ever taken. Direct, precise and simplified.

By Deleted A

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May 29, 2023

A good concise introduction into cyber security. Look forward to the rest of the course for this certification.

By eva p g

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Oct 16, 2024

Me ha encantado estecurso, te dan las nociones báscas sobre todo lo que tienes que saber de la civerseguridad.

By April V

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Oct 8, 2024

I like the videos and that there are terms that are used in the videos, which helps me understand it better.

By Peyman R

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Feb 21, 2024

it is fabulous in point of view that made me a best roadmap to be cybersecurity profession. Thank you so much!

By Gemarcus L

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Nov 4, 2023

Great training at a self-paced environment. Helped keep me motivated and ready to keep exploring the industry.

By 凡于

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Aug 4, 2023

Thank you for this milestone it means alot to me . It has really given me the foundations of cyber security .

By O M

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Jul 16, 2023

This was fine for an introduction. I hope the following courses will take me into the meat of the profession.

By Lauren L

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Jul 5, 2023

I learned a lot and I had fun while doing it. Extremely informative and I love that I can work at my own pace.

By Evans K A

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Jun 24, 2023

Awesome presentation, well organised and made easier to understand as a beginner in the cybersecurity industry

By YUNEEKA

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Jun 20, 2023

The course is excellent for beginners. It provides a solid foundation for starting a career in cybersecurity.

By Michael B

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Jan 15, 2023

Good basis for the cybersecurity course. It lays out some basics and principals on which cybersecurity stands.

By Michał S

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Jan 13, 2023

Interesting and comprehensive introduction to Cybersecurity explaining different concepts. For real beginners.

By LAMBU T C

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Dec 5, 2024

I was really Trilled with this introductory course, I will be glad to learn all the various following modules

By Qurat U A N

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Nov 20, 2024

I literally learnt a lot of information and useful content in this Google professional cyber security course.

By Miguel G

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Oct 2, 2024

I love being able to practice writing queries myself, and it helps having a guide for it as-well in the labs.

By Omobolanle A

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Aug 6, 2024

The instructors were detailed in all the courses and enough materials were made available for further reading

By IBEH E H

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Mar 21, 2024

This is an eye opener in the world of security. Thanks to Coursera and google for this wonderful opportunity.

By Kimberly N

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Mar 10, 2024

Loved it! Was a beginner at first and now I feel more confident in pursuing more to become a security analyst

By Twishha S

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Nov 24, 2023

It was fabulously designed , well structured , awesome mentoring and much more , can't express satisfaction!!

By Claudio M

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Sep 27, 2023

Excellent for a beginner. It starts to give you the right mindset in order to become a cybersecurity analyst.

By Ed F

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Sep 25, 2023

LOVE the people - so relatable and down to earth! Love the informational, short videos and personal stories!

By werner c

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Aug 29, 2023

This was so an amazing intro to this field of cybersecurity and made easy to understand. Thank you so much!!!

By Alberto C

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Aug 21, 2023

Awesome Course! I'm new in this Cybersecurity world and this course made easy the beginning of this new path.