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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 Reuben M

Jun 18, 2023

Not so much in detail yet resources are provided here and there in the sub chapters. Overall basic and good foundation knowledge. really loved it. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Wellison d S S

Feb 2, 2025

Fiquei extremamente satisfeito com todo o conteúdo que assimilei e não tenho dúvidas de que ele contribuiu significativamente para a minha evolução e ampliação do conhecimento.

By Tshwarano M

Aug 13, 2024

In terms of learning experience & knowlegde, this is a top tier program. i would highly recommend. but in terms of the result/outcome it brings, i am yet to find out as well.

By Dylan A

Oct 30, 2023

Very informative, while bring written in a way that would theoretically allow someone with zero knowledge of the field - or computers in general - to understand and learn from.

By DEANNA R

Oct 24, 2023

INFORMATION IS FORMATTED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND CYBERSECURITY EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. THE SHORT VIDEOS AND QUIZZES REALLY HELP YOU TO RETAIN WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT.

By Ryan S

Sep 13, 2023

Very informative, and a good start to this certificate. I found all of the concepts to be easy to understand, but I feel the next courses are about to get a lot more difficult.

By Xavier G

Jul 21, 2023

Just this first course gives you a lot of basic knowledge of cyber security. Even if you don't complete the full certification, you'll still get to learn a lot about the field.

By VIVEK K N

Apr 20, 2024

Highly valuable course and every aspirant who wants to get into tech as security analyst, this course must be added to their Wishlist and must be completed without compromise.

By Dr T A

Mar 6, 2024

I love the way classes are broken up into chunks to make them easily digestible. The repetition between video, reading, and exercises is also a great way to digest knowledge.

By Randy H

Dec 2, 2023

Very easy to follow for both auditory learners and visual learners. Great summaries and refresh at each step, quizes can be retaken if needed and correct answers are provided.

By Javier d l R

Aug 2, 2023

Best course for those, like me, who start fresh in the domain of cybersecurity. Well paced, clear explanations and a whole lot of new concepts to go through. Very interesting.

By Salim G B

May 27, 2023

It is easy to understand, the interface is user friendly. its the best platform to learn and understand cybersecurity for beginners like me. i am looking forward to learn more

By Jaqualine P M

Feb 21, 2025

It’s easy to follow along and having the option to download the transcript makes it easy to follow and grasp the information withought the pressure of taking notes constantly

By Brett P G

Nov 6, 2023

REALY easy to follow and got my pistons firing at full rev! Definitely recommend for any level of experience and you'll find yourself refreshing on previous knowledge anyway!

By Merouane

Sep 9, 2023

I really liked how orgenzied the course is, and how it took me step by step to Cybersecurity field, i'm sure that i'm getting a good knowledge because you are a great source.

By Anthony K

Jun 2, 2023

Great introduction to CyberSecurity history and overview. Definitely kept me interested and eager to dive deeper into the "compulsory" field of digital and physical security.

By Hamza N

Nov 25, 2024

very knowledgeable and informative course, increase my motivation and interest in cybersecurity field , surely move to next courses to complete the professional certificate.

By 07-Aakarshika T

Dec 19, 2023

Very informative now I have an idea about cybersecurity its importance and how we can think in different aspects to solve problem related to cybersecurity in an organisation

By Andres B

Sep 14, 2023

This course provides exceptional step by step learning and does a remarkable job at bridging the gap for people with little to no foundational knowledge about cybersecurity.

By Paola A B

Aug 23, 2023

El primer curso fue bueno aprendi nuevo vocabulario y aprendi las base de que es cybersecurity lo explican muy bien ademas las lecturas del curson te ayudan mucho a entender

By ATILANO E L C

Apr 23, 2025

HA SIDO DE GRAN BENDICION PARA MI VIDA, GRACIAS A DIOS, GOOGLE, INROADS Y COURSERA POR ESTA BELLA OPORTUNIDAD. ESPERO MAS ADELANTE PODER TENER LA DICHA DE TOMAR OTRO CURSO.

By Samy A

Aug 28, 2023

EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE!

This course explain everything you might need to know about the beginnings of Cybersecurity and where you might find yourself if you land a job in it.

By Marko Z

Jul 16, 2023

Really good explanation, of basics, it doesn't go broad, which i find really good, you don't need to be bother with some of information, that you will probably never need..

By Steven

May 10, 2023

Very informative, detailed and very brief unlike other courses provided by other institutions. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning from Coursera!

By Fernando M F

Feb 5, 2025

Uma baita oportunidade de aprendizagem l Curso muito bem projetado l Muito bem explanado l Rico em informações e material de fácil leitura apesar de ser uma área complexa.