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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 M

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Mar 29, 2024

This course provided important foundational information about the cybersecurity field and presented it in a very easy and interactive way.

By Peace I M

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Dec 2, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity course by Google was a realy a good course I enjoyed it and It helped gain the foundations of my dream career

By Cheyenne U

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Oct 10, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed learning the foundations of Cybersecurity, Hands on experience, and the expectations of a Cybersecurity professional.

By Jesús A G S

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Sep 10, 2023

excellent course! the instructor makes the travel easy, to start in the journey of becoming a cybersecurity professional... Very grateful!

By Julio G

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Jul 25, 2023

A very attractive course, which passes on some good introductory knowledge, and which makes you want to study more and more of the course.

By Lungelo N

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Jul 20, 2023

this course has so much information that i didn't know about, all thanks to the intructors, and a million thanks to Toni, much appriciated

By Juan O

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Jun 13, 2023

Great introduction to Cybersecurity. Information is presented in a very well organized manner and in a variety of mediums. Very impressed!

By kenny m

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Mar 17, 2024

My experience with coursera is amazing and I recommend it to be good learning institution,I love coursera to have giving me hope to learn

By Divesh P

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Mar 13, 2024

It's been a fantastic learning experience, and I've gained valuable insights. A big thank you to Coursera for this wonderful opportunity.

By MuraliKrishnan

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Oct 20, 2023

Very detailed and well structured. Easy to understand. Recaps given before starting a new course to enhance confidence of the learners.

By Panta K

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Jun 27, 2023

this course is amazing, she explain it so simple and so patient. No offense, but this course is feel much more better than IT support one

By Edson A M T

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Oct 5, 2024

This course has given me a lot more depth about the field of Cybersecurity and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in this field.

By Ryan K

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May 1, 2024

This is a great course for those looking to gain a basic understanding of the cybersecurity field and the many career paths it provides.

By Nazneen W

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Sep 17, 2023

Amazing process of teaching. They have made this complex course so simple that any one can learn it. All we need to do is pay attention.

By Chris

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Aug 15, 2023

I found the course to be informative, interesting, and encouraging. I am looking forward to the other 7 courses that pair with this one.

By P B

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Jul 25, 2023

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

By Yewande A

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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 JESUS A A L

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Oct 18, 2024

Viene muy bien explicada las cosas básicas acerca de la ciberseguridad, incluso teniendo actividades para reforzar estos conocimientos.

By Agustin C

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Oct 14, 2024

Muy contento con la forma en la que está diseñado el curso. Me encanta la pedagogía y las didacticidad con la que se aborde. Excelente!

By emmanuel a r h

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Oct 7, 2024

Pasos muy positivos para aprender sobre el mundo de ciberseguridad, y aprendiendo de gente con una experiencia tan amplia en el sector.

By Marco A M O (

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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