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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 Derek T

Aug 3, 2023

Excellent primer and overview of what's required to be a cybersecurity analyst. Encouraging vignettes from Google's own practitioners who come from a variety of backgrounds to boost confidence and motivate learners.

By KJ B

May 30, 2023

This course provided me the foundation knowledge and the different roles and jobs that are available under cybersecurity. Course content was engaging and ease to understand with the materials and reference provided.

By Federico A

Oct 20, 2024

La profundidad con la que se abordan los conceptos como la gestión de riesgos y la respuesta ante incidentes es sorprendente. Este curso realmente supera las expectativas y me ha ayudado a reforzar mis habilidades.

By Dominguez C H V

Jul 23, 2024

Es un curso sencillo para aquellos que iniciamos con la temática y que nos es interesante estudiar otros horizontes. Se me hace dinámico e interesante con su contenido y material; demás de motivador por los vídeos.

By Isa E

Jan 3, 2024

I've already learned so much about Cybersecurity! It was easy to follow and I loved how there were many different ways to learn whether it was reading, watching videos (with captions or transcripts), or activities!

By Dacia J

Oct 10, 2023

Awesome course! Very interesting course but there is a lot of information to learn. You will need to take detailed notes so that you can use the notes to help expand on new topics and material introduced later on.

By elisha m

Sep 6, 2023

This was really an amazing and interesting course. I got to learn new things about cybersecurity. Am really thrilled to enter into the cybersecurity field. Am looking forward for the more to come. Thank you Google.

By Brandon P

Mar 17, 2025

Awesome course, the material was super easy to follow and digest. I'm a visual learner, so the videos were entertaining and informative. I, highly recommend this course for all levels but definitely for beginners.

By Wellness W S

Jun 2, 2024

I have many reason why I rate this course with five star, but I will only share one. This class had covered everything and answered all my questions in every video. My advise is , do your part by paying attention.

By José A B

Oct 31, 2024

Es un curso que te da una introducción muy bien estructurada y que te acerca al mundo de la ciberseguridad desde su interior. Muy recomendable para alguien que no ha tenido contacto ninguno con la ciberseguridad.

By Renato I

Jul 18, 2024

Este curso es de muy alto valor, habia temas que no conocia como cid, nist, en mi opinion te permite ver el mundo de la ciberseguridad en un marco conceptual que te engancha, motiva a seguir leyendo y aprendiendo

By Darryl R W

Mar 3, 2024

The manner and instructors of the material are very warm and effective. Unlike a college course I am confident that the instructors have a wealth of current and practical knowledge and are great at presenting it.

By Puskar B

Feb 5, 2024

This course was really helpful. I learned a lot about keeping my data safe online and protecting against various threats. The explanations were clear, and the examples made it easy to understand complex concepts.

By Alfonso S

Dec 14, 2023

Buen curso, cubre los conceptos básicos que cualquier persona debe conocer para iniciarse en el mundo de la ciberseguridad. Mucha teoría y poca práctica, algo que supongo que cambiará según avancemos en el curso.

By darlins n

Feb 3, 2025

The module provides all the basics items that an entry-level in cybersecurity needs to start in that field. the explanations are accurate and assessments help to review all what you've learned. Totally satisfied

By Akeredolu R A

Mar 29, 2024

This course simplicity in explanation is one of the courses i have ever learned from, the lecturers teaching is very easy and comprehensible. The teaching makes me want to learn more. Thank you, Coursera Goggle,

By Glenda B

Aug 21, 2023

for someone with very little computer experience, this class was easy to follow and very exciting to keep going to the end. i am hoping to finish all the classes and very excited to start a new career. Thank you

By Ty H

May 23, 2023

Content presented in a simple and easy format. More digestible than other content I have studied on the topic and I recently attained my Sec+ certificate. This course is top class with hands-on learning as well.

By Alonso Z

Feb 2, 2025

Great first module to introduce newbies to the Cybersecurity field; I find the cyberattacks history cases very interesting and the reasons why the U.S. corporations are not allowed to retaliate against hackers.

By Neha C

Mar 2, 2024

It is overall a good way of learning this course as a fresher in the field of cyber security, especially i loved the coach which had strengthen my score before any assignment. Thankyou so much GOOGLE &COURSERA

By Adebola A

Dec 29, 2023

The start was daunting however the process, content, materials and testimonials from experts in the field made the start to finish very interesting. I was looking forward and eager for more. Moving to Course 2!

By Brittany B

Sep 20, 2023

As being new to Cybersecurity I feel they did a great job with the information making it easy to understand and well organized. Would absolutely recommend to anyone that is wanting to learn about Cybersecurity.

By Jeremy V

Jul 19, 2023

Very well made and engaging. Has many unique practice tests and ungraded plugins to help you remember the information you learn. I would recommend to anyone wanting to do cybersecurity with no prior experience

By Gregory B

Jul 16, 2023

I had my doubts about this course at first. I was completing wrong and this is some of the best training I have done. The questions accurately test the knowledge of what you have read and heard from the videos.

By Devanshi S

Jul 13, 2023

It was best certificate course I have done. The mentors were really good and even though I was a beginner in this filed I was able to understand everything really well. Also the tests at end was very helpful.