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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 Jon

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Aug 7, 2023

Nice course, easy to consume with lots of valuable knowledge and guidance. I will continue with this program!

By Ryan W

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Aug 6, 2023

Such a confidence booster and Insightful knowledge only makes me want to complete this certificate even more!

By m

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Jul 25, 2023

Easy to absorb and well written content. The Google staff are so relatable. Fantastic course, recommend 10/10

By Samuel O

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Jul 4, 2023

cybersecurity is highly in demand, by large organization. I was super excited to have partook in this course.

By Stephen D

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Jul 1, 2023

Awesome course that outlines the foundational understanding of what cyber security is about. Risk management

By Rooly M O A

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Jun 28, 2023

An valuable course that givesyou a valuable landscape knowledge of the work of a cybersecurity professional .

By Jeremy K

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Jun 16, 2023

Good intro to the subject; there is nothing technical that will trip up anyone absolutely new to the subject.

By NerdLab X

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Nov 12, 2024

This is great fundamental & foundational knowledge for everyone & anyone wanting to get into Cyber Security.

By Laith F

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Oct 26, 2024

Very detailed and informative instructors through videos. It really gets you focused and makes it enjoyable.

By Echedey S

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Oct 21, 2024

Es una buena introducción para todo aquel que ve la ciberseguridad como un nicho muy cerrado y especializado

By Osamudiamen I

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Sep 25, 2024

Thanks a lot Coursera. I really appreciate the financial aid and the opportunity to learn such a core skill.

By rose s

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Sep 19, 2024

Fair enough, I have to set the videos on a faster speed though to move through them. Still liking it though.

By Betty S

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Aug 20, 2024

The courses very neatly organized. Ilike how the instructor makes it a point to demystify the security field

By It'sMeAlfredo

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Apr 14, 2024

very informative and beginner friendly but also challenging and you need to pay attention to the course work

By Jean O

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Mar 30, 2024

This was an amazing course! It really helped me learn and navigate through all Foundations of Cybersecurity.

By Nobel T

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Mar 29, 2024

Basic refreshment of cybersecurity. Informations provided are applicable for other training sources as well.

By Fred

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Feb 24, 2024

The Foundation of Cybersecurity was a great learning experience and looking forward to this new career path.

By Desaraju S S

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Feb 20, 2024

Excellent introductory course covering must know essential knowledge to start diving deep into cybersecurity

By Norving G

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Oct 20, 2023

Great course. Easy to follow and reviews the basics for those with limited or no knowledge of cybersecurity.

By jay r

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Jul 24, 2023

Thank you very much Google This will help me a lot, this will be my 1st step for my career very informative

By Aamir S

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Jul 15, 2023

This course is perfectly tailored for beginners. Must join to understand the fundamentals of cyber security.

By Enayat H J

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Jul 11, 2023

Thank you so much google I have learned many things from this course now i am more interested in this field.

By Albert O

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Jun 19, 2023

Very good introduction for a beginner. I appreciated the thorough videos followed by reading and quiz/exams.

By Pahan D s

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Jun 10, 2024

I learned so much in this lesson. i hope Coursera will give me more opportunities to learn on this platform

By Lonwabo N

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Mar 6, 2024

Easy learning, the videos teach and explain well and the reading makes everything clear and sound.Thank you