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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession, including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’s to come in this certificate program. 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

OM

Jan 16, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

M

Dec 8, 2023

I have a personal Dislike of videos, but I need too watch them anyways too get the course completion, despite the fact that everything that is said in the videos is also covered again in the reading.

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By shivam P

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Jan 23, 2024

its good moments learn new and intersting

By Deleted A

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Jan 23, 2024

Great course! No prior experience needed.

By Hemalatha D

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Jan 12, 2024

good platform to learn for even beginners

By Nikhil P

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Jan 4, 2024

Amazing course, gained lots of knowledge!

By Dunstan W

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Dec 18, 2023

Precise, to the point and very inspiring!

By Asogwa O

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Nov 13, 2023

easy to follow and understand, enjoyed it

By Marco R

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Oct 29, 2023

thank you for providing so much knowledge

By Giovanni S

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Oct 23, 2023

So understanding and really teach anybody

By Brittaney J

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Oct 17, 2023

Thankful its not overwhelming. Thank you

By Cecil A

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Sep 14, 2023

Great introduction to the security world.

By Abel M

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Sep 8, 2023

Very useful and entertaining to complete.

By Luigi's G

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Sep 4, 2023

Great program to start in cybersecurtiy !

By Chris G

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Aug 7, 2023

Learn a lot already. its very informative

By Abdulali A

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Aug 6, 2023

Absolutely, effectively delivered course.

By Raj S

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Jul 31, 2023

i love to with coursera thank you so much

By Steven C J

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Jul 26, 2023

Great Course!!!Im just getting started!!!

By Tunmise O

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Jul 15, 2023

A well structured and interesting course.

By Tram

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Jun 23, 2023

very clear and easy to follow instruction

By Lamar K

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Jun 2, 2023

great foundation course!! I learned a lot

By Brad B

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May 6, 2023

Another gold standard course from Google.

By JAMILA U

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Feb 1, 2026

Было очень полезно!! Спасибо вам за курс

By Tashi H

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Jan 16, 2026

Very informative and easy to understand.

By Eliyahu

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Jan 8, 2026

Was amazing, informative, and very clear

By Shahrez S

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Jan 4, 2026

excellent course for basic understanding