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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

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.

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.

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By Stuart F

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Jul 12, 2024

Great depth for entry level, I think it makes really deep and dense topics approachable and accessible so that they can be expanded upon later with more courses.

By David J

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Jul 20, 2023

A really good introduction into Cybersecurity, however, although some global topics were covered, it still felt very directed toward American based entities etc.

By Collins N K W

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Jul 6, 2023

Very good and great experience, a straightforward and detailed course. Everyone who wants to start with cybersecurity should start with this particular course.

By Jack P

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May 16, 2023

Very infromative. Similare to the class on cybersecuirity I took last year from my college. Helps me retain and stay up to date on the field. Would recommend.

By Daniel Z

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Aug 3, 2023

It's a qualifying certificate, but it's full of a lot of irrelevant information and tries to make you memorize things rhotely which is bad for consciousness.

By Christopher R

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Jun 9, 2023

I think this first course was awesome. I just wish there was a better way to learn terms with repetitive learning like flash cards to retain terms better.

By Damilare A

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Sep 27, 2024

This course has enlightened me far more than my expectations so far. I look forward to learning more and applying this knowledge practically as needed.

By Elizer M

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Sep 11, 2023

This course is very informative for beginners level. It tackles several topics from introduction to cybersecurity to eight different domains in CISSP.

By Halim d

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Jul 25, 2024

This was a very good training, as it changes your thinking about cyber security and teaches you some basics, allowing your personality to develop.

By EL M O

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Jul 26, 2023

didn't know about SIEM data analysis before, but it sounds fascinating to analyze security information and events to detect and respond to threats

By Moseiko O

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Jul 19, 2024

I don't really understand point of creating portfolio that early. When you don't have any skills but only general understanding of this field.

By Christopher K

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Jan 13, 2023

This course is a good introduction to the basics of cybersecurity. Definitely worthwile for someone with little to no experience in the field.

By Sudarshan T D

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Aug 11, 2023

It really helped to clear the Cyber Security Terminologies and also basic understanding about IRM to protect IT Infra for attacks and risks.

By Piotr M K

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Aug 13, 2024

Super für Anfänger. Für Personen welche sich schon mit diesem Thema beschäftigt haben eine Netter Wiederholung aber eine Solide Grundlage!

By Shubham T P

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Jul 23, 2023

This course is really good for beginners for understanding what cybersecurity really mean and to learn keywords mostly used in this field.

By Ramona K

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Jun 22, 2023

This course was full of information, its like an overview of what skillsets and tools that a cyber security professional is likely to use.

By Demi B

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Sep 28, 2023

Simple, straightforward, but effective in giving the necessary information and tools to feel prepared and ready for the job marketplace.

By Meenakshi k

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Dec 26, 2023

Wonderful course! Totally beginner friendly and easy to understand. I think a more few stuffs like networking could have been added.

By Mohamed H

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Aug 14, 2023

This Course was very knowledgeable and easy to understand and follow through. I enjoyed it. was enjoyable and very kneetly set.

By Abdul K M

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Jul 23, 2023

Great Introduction, gives more clarity to individuals who want to pursue Cybersecurity and are not sure about how to proceed.

By Mike N (

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Sep 12, 2024

It's good I definitely learned a lot, in fact it's not 5 stars because I was busy during the course so I used a lot of time

By Benito G

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Jul 30, 2023

Great overview, good pace. I think most of the material can be completed in 2 weeks at an hr a day. Overall, great content!

By Prageet S

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Sep 5, 2024

This course is really for beginners and you can confidently and very easily understand the basic concepts of Cybersecurity

By Gaurav R

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Aug 21, 2023

The foundations of cybersecurity was good and provided with me the required basics to kick off the cybersecurity career.

By Khang P T

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Oct 4, 2024

I would rate this course highly, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices