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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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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.

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.

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By P B

Jul 25, 2023

The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification course has significantly contributed to the achievement of my goals in several ways.

By Yewande A

Jan 15, 2023

I am fairly new to the realm of cybersecurity; so far, this foundation course has been the best stepping stone into the right direction!

By Marco A M O (

Apr 24, 2024

Un curso que te ayuda a entender los conceptos básicos de la ciberseguridad, de una manera muy amena, pero al mismo tiempo cautivadora.

By Wayne P

Jun 24, 2023

I was able to grasp the foundations of cyber security well thought out course material.

Looking forward to the next course has to offer.

By Jaime I V

May 19, 2023

Excellent course with a lot of learning. I'm studying computer science, and this is perfect for growing my knowledge in cyber security.

By Simon D

Feb 5, 2024

Awesome course, content is delivered in a easy to understand format and the activities keep you engaged while enhancing your learning.

By David T

Sep 18, 2023

Was very well organized and easy to follow. A lot of the cyber security concepts were well presented with very interesting information

By DevVine W D

Jul 6, 2023

very informative. I am getting the insight that I wanted when it comes to comprehending the basics and fundamentals of Cyber Security.

By Ronald B J

Jun 17, 2023

This will be my one of the life achievement! Another foundations not only in my career but for a lifetime. Let's do this!

#AncoraImpora

By Dragana Đ

Jan 12, 2023

For everyone who would like to learn more about cybersecurity for own purpose or to change profession this course would be good start.

By Jason C

Jul 19, 2024

There is a lot of material to cover in this topic and the course does a good job of presenting it without making it too overwhelming.

By N L N

Feb 5, 2024

This course is really suggested for everyone who ready to learn Cyber Security and this course well organized and straight forwarded.

By Damien

Aug 23, 2023

I learned so much about cybersecurity essentials in this course and the many careers paths to take. I can't wait to start course #2!!

By Tatiana V

Jul 24, 2023

Great starting point! Even as a college student, this course helped me fill in the gaps that my traditional college courses have not.

By Andreja Š

Jan 15, 2023

I like the course. It has a lot of interesting and short video lectures and short readings, where the lectures are further explained.

By MD A H

Apr 18, 2024

I am really enjoy this course as a beginer in cybersecurity field. Thank your for google and course course management organizations.

By BHARGAV

Feb 1, 2024

By doing this Foundations of Cybersecurity you will gain the basic knowledge it helps to move forward in the field of Cybersecurity.

By Aminu M R

Dec 19, 2023

This course affords me hands on knowledge of cybersecurity. And motivated me to do all i can to become a Cybersecurity professional.

By Blake B

Aug 31, 2023

Easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step videos with outstanding speakers make easy work of such an important field of work.

By Emmanuel B

Aug 29, 2023

An excellent overview of both this certificate and the overall field of cybersecurity including it's history to current functioning.

By Perla M A

Jul 28, 2023

Very well teached course! the professor was very easy to understand and she gave great examples and analogy that was understandable.

By Maximiliano J M

Jun 11, 2023

Este curso me pareció estupendo, aprendí mucho sobre la organización de la ciberseguridad a nivel organizacional y su estructuración

By Robert W

Jul 8, 2024

Having no experience in this field, this class was an eye opener. This has made my interest in this profession increase even more!

By Nigel R

Oct 7, 2023

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start learning about Cyber Security. The Experts make it simple to understand.

By Alain A

Oct 4, 2023

Very well written and easy to understand. If you miss something there's the ability to play it back until the concept is familiar.