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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

KB

Jul 28, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

MG

Jan 8, 2024

I think this is a great start for anyone who is starting from absolute zero. I think that since I've been toying with the idea of getting into Cybersecurity for 2 years now, it was a great refresher!

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By Wasif E

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Oct 22, 2023

No words to describe how wonderful this course is. It's the perfect foundational cybersecurity course for anyone who is totally new to cybersecurity. If you are the one, TRUST ME.... go for it. Great thanks to Google and Coursera.

By Kevin G

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Mar 12, 2024

So far it's the perfect introduction to Cybersecurity. The course is well laid out, well explained and fun to complete. The graphics used to describe key parts are well done and the information is straight to the point and clear.

By Cory R

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Feb 18, 2024

I have just finished the first course and there was so much interesting information. I knew nothing about this career field and am so excited about how much more I can learn. The first course set the table now I am ready to eat.

By Dina C

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Jul 27, 2023

The course is very informative and broken down into manageable sections that make it less overwhelming and easy to take in. Very informative and not stressful. I really like this style of teaching. Way to go Google and Coursera!

By William S (

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Feb 18, 2025

This course is clear from the very outset. Providing short and simple to digest steps and videos. It is encouraging in context, aswell as broad in information to give an excellent overall outline of the Cybersecurity industry.

By Franka E E E

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Jan 14, 2025

It is really easy to grasp. I like that they started from a foundational level and slowly built on it. The use of people currently working in the field to describe their journey is very encouraging. I really enjoyed the course.

By Utkarsh N A

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Jan 3, 2024

Best course . Its only teaching us the cybersecurity but also making us totally ready to achieve the aim to be a cyber security expert . Thank you Google for providing us this opportunity to learn from such a great a mentors .

By 4NM21IS214 Y R K

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Oct 21, 2024

The Google Cybersecurity course is awesome! Super practical with hands-on stuff, like using SIEM tools to catch threats. Great mix of tech skills and real-world incident response. Perfect if you’re getting into cybersecurity!

By Q

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Sep 2, 2023

Excellent job by Google. This course accurately and succinctly covered foundational topics in cybersecurity. I recommend this course to anyone with little to no experience in this subject take this course to learn the basics.

By Vishal M

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Aug 15, 2023

Very Nice overfview of Cyber Security. The quality of Explaination have motivated me to increase the pace of this program . Can not wait more to start the next program in this series of Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.

By Kim A

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Jun 25, 2023

Wow! What a great way to lear the foundations of cybersecurity! Video with text so you can read and listen at the same time. It is chock full of information and terminology.A great start to a course that is in great demand!

By Nathan P

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Mar 25, 2025

The module is a blast. Very straight forward and informative. Even though I don't have any background or experience about Cybersecurity, This course made understand and acquire knowledge about the foundation of cybersecurity

By Nokeify

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Nov 3, 2023

This was fun to learn and a good steppingstone to put my journey into the cybersecurity world. I truly appreciate the opportunity to take this course at my time and know that it'll help me in the long run as it was intended.

By H G

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Oct 7, 2023

I have learned so much and I will learn more to preserve everything I have learned and practice everyday to become proficient and efficient to become available for my future employer. Thank you so much to Ms. Amanda Brophy!

By Pratham A

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Jul 12, 2023

A good course where you will get a strong base idea about the cybersecurity and the tools used in the cybersecurity. Also you will get the information related to to the job position that a cybersecurity certified person gets

By Aaron J

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May 18, 2023

This is a great course. I've attempted to earn a few other Google certificates but didn't have a passion for it. I greatly enjoy Cybersecurity and grateful for Google implenting such a course to help me pursue my new career.

By Jacob A

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Aug 3, 2023

This program is stuffed and the introductory course reflects that. It also a fantastic that some emotional intelligence was factored into the development of the course to instill commitment towards a better completion rate.

By Benjamin M

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Jul 18, 2023

I love the way that this is set up. It drove me to think deeply about why I want to get into cybersecurity and helped me reaffirm my goals. It of course also gave me a great foundation to move forward into the next courses.

By Marek F

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Jun 14, 2023

I enjoyed that the course covers both theoretical and practical aspects including insight into what different cybersecurity jobs look like and I am thrilled to continue with the next courses within the cybersecurity series.

By Hira J

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Aug 7, 2024

I am very thankful to Coursera. The courses are very very good and they also helped me complete the course though I could not pay the fee. Their material is also very good and the best thing is it's completely to the point

By Sreenjay D

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Jun 25, 2023

Best course for someone who's looking for a career change or maybe someone is from the CS or Tech background and want to get into Cybersecurity. This is the best one for anyone who wants to start a career in Cybersecurity.

By Troy B

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May 22, 2023

This course was EXTREMELY helpful and the way everything was explained was very straightforward and easy to understand. I highly recommend starting this course for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in Cybersecurity!

By Anwar S

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Sep 19, 2023

Cybersecurity has always been my preferred field. The Foundation of Cybersecurity course, in collaboration with Google, is exceptionally comprehensive, informative, and intriguing. It unveils a new world of cybersecurity.

By Ali S

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Jul 8, 2023

I highly appreciate Tony's nice way of introducing cybersecurity to us. Coursera platform is very powerful that allows interaction with the content easily. I'm very interested in finishing the other cybersecurity courses.

By Alison A

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Jun 30, 2023

This course made me notice that the security field is bigger than I thought and more important than any management tool, it's you have the understanding of basis, This way, You Willl keep yourself learning all your life.