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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

FU

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Excellent study details. the course is good beginning for career and technology professionals. I learnt the security framework, security controls, CISSP eight domain of knowledge for professional.

DG

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Very high level concepts, examples for further discussion at various points of the course would have helped to solidify it more, however, I understand that the forthcoming 7 courses will do that.

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By Genial I

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May 28, 2023

This was such a great course. Not overwhelming at all.

By Eduardo V

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Sep 9, 2024

The beginning of an incredible journey! Great course!

By Isaac B G

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Aug 30, 2024

Bom ensino, bem transparente e simples de se entender

By Brian Y

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Aug 15, 2024

It was very educative. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Deena B

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Jul 30, 2024

I feel I'm learning a lot with out being overwhelmed.

By Viviana R

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Jul 20, 2024

I learned a lot about cybersecurity and how it works.

By JUAN F O Z

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Jun 2, 2024

excelente el curso, muy rapido son todos los modulos.

By Shri

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May 27, 2024

Great overview and explanation of each term and part.

By Nana F

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Apr 2, 2024

Great course outline and materials for easy learning.

By Usman Z

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Mar 16, 2024

A course that has built my interest in cybersecurity.

By Lakshmi P

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Mar 5, 2024

Best start with this course, thanks google and tutors

By GAURAV R

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Feb 23, 2024

Great course to learn from basics about cybersecurity

By orlando m

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Oct 22, 2023

Quick and easy. Really good videos and illustrations.

By Adekola A J

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Oct 18, 2023

Every topic covered was done extensively and properly

By Terea F

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Sep 10, 2023

Great course!! I can't wait to start the next course.

By Abraham B

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Sep 5, 2023

Perfect foundation and introduction to Cybersecurity.

By a m

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Aug 28, 2023

This course was very informative and kept me engaged.

By Tawfiq S

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Aug 17, 2023

It helped me gain a very good foundation of the field

By Craig E

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Aug 15, 2023

Excellent course, laid out in easy to follow modules.

By Tequila H

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Aug 7, 2023

The course is basic and self explanatory, I loved it.

By Jon-Pierre W

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Jul 24, 2023

Easy to learn. I find myself constantly craving more.

By Charles L

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Jul 10, 2023

A great introduction to the basics of Cybersercurity.

By carl r

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Jul 3, 2023

Just the very first steps, let's see what lies ahead.

By Alhasan M

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Jul 2, 2023

It was full of information and I had great experience

By Pushparaja G

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Jun 27, 2023

Excellent and very helpful to know the cyber security