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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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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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The Foundation of Cybersecurity is a fundamental course, it is for interested people who want to get into the field of cybersecurity, and beginners who need help figuring out where to start from.

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By priya j

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Aug 9, 2023

The learning experience is good with the proper breakup of how to approach or make your first step of this course

By Justin O

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Aug 5, 2023

Very informative, and a lot of information. Good start to the course, and am excited about the remaining courses!

By Corporate O

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Jul 12, 2023

I am very excited to have Google as my training course. Hours are flexible, and they are a credible organization!

By Cynthia J

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May 21, 2023

This was a fantastic course. It was informative, and highly educational. The instructors were very knowledgeable.

By Mark Y

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May 12, 2023

Really excited about the manner in which this course is taught and looking forward to the rest of the courses (7)

By Salman A

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May 27, 2024

It’s perfect. It’s very useful. It uses clear language and easy to understand. It has multiple videos and exams.

By Md. S I R

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Sep 15, 2023

I've learned a lot from this course. thanks to Coursera for giving me this opportunity to complete this course..

By Carlos C

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Jul 17, 2023

I was not sure how this would work for me, but it has been very informative, please with the content and layout.

By Henrique B

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Jul 14, 2023

Very well presented and with good info. A excellent way to learn or remember the basics of information security.

By Amaila S

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Jul 1, 2023

This course make us clear understanding on what are the Cybersecurity terms and what/how causes security issues.

By Dinindu A

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Sep 16, 2024

This course gave me the basic knowledge that was seeking to start my journey in the field of computer security.

By Ver�nica C H

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Apr 22, 2024

Una muy buena manera de introducirse la mundo de la ciberseguridad, muy completo! Me ha servido de mucha ayuda.

By Tony F

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Apr 7, 2024

A lot of great information. Especially someone like me who is completely new to this field. Highly recommended!

By Patrik N

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Jan 6, 2024

The first part gave a solid foundational knowledge what cybersecurity is. The videos were also very supportive!

By Johnny A C

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Nov 24, 2023

This was such a great intro to learning cybersecurity. I'm honestly excited to finish this certificate program!

By Kareen

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Sep 18, 2023

The most important thing for me was the mindset, it was very well-structured and not intimidating. I love that!

By elijah r

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Aug 14, 2023

I have no comparison but I enjoyed the course. Lots of info that is taught in a way that is easy to understand.

By Danny L

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Jul 19, 2023

Very good course for learning about what cybersecurity is and to learn about what it takes to enter the field.

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 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.