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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 Clarra B

May 28, 2023

Very thorough and not too jam packed that you will give up! Alot of care went into making this course so that the people are different, excited and enjoyed making this video. It showed genuineness and helped me learn alot in a short period of time.

By aqsa t

Jul 9, 2023

It was a highly motivated course and its course covered all the foundations and basics of cybersecurity, I am motivated and keen to learn the subsequent courses, thanks to Google and Coursera who helped me to learn to grow it will help in my thesis.

By Amber L M

Jun 29, 2023

This course is structured in a such a beautiful way. I have a difficult time retaining information at times and the repetition of definitions/explanations helped me to pass every quiz and understand everything . I am so excited to continue my goal.

By London G

Jun 6, 2023

Vey detailed and organize step by step. I like how this crouse was straight to the point and even when i thought just reading about the programs was enought but once I took the test to reallly challenged my thoughts it made me understand even more.

By Owen E

Mar 27, 2024

Great overview and 101 on Cybersecurity. Especially positive learning experience knowing that this field values people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I especially found the videos of people talking about their day-to-day jobs motivating.

By S A S

Mar 5, 2024

A great introduction to what security is, and a headstart to the tools we will be using and learning later on. I personally liked the eight security frameworks topic, as they help one to understand and direct their focus into the different domains.

By Adrish B

Jan 4, 2024

It was awesome. Best possible thing that can happen to a person with interest in infosec but doesn't know where to start. Also a gives good brush up to those who are familiar with the basic terminology and stuff. Kudos to the team who designed it!

By Chase

Jan 3, 2024

The framework of this program is exceptional. Everyone has been so easy to learn from! Thank you for setting up this program for people like me, that really want to learn and understand cybersecurity and use if for a career! Keep up the great work!

By FERNANDO D R A

Sep 28, 2024

Es una excelente manera para acercarnos al mundo de la ciberseguridad, los tópicos abarcados funcionan muy bien en conjunto a manera de introducción y siembra buenas bases para entender los temas que están por venir en el programa de certificación

By Moses T

Aug 2, 2023

Oh wow, I can not believe coursera is this cheap, if only I knew coursera was this cheap and well organized, I would have been done learning computer from day one. exellence program for people who want to change their career fast thanks Coursera.

By Obinna N

Jul 21, 2023

I am super excited to have achieved this great experience to my way to cybersecurity world. This course is a great eye opener for me to be conscious of the security of myself, my computer, people and to the organization i will put up my skills to.

By Timothy C

Jul 3, 2023

This course is truly the best designed course I have ever taken in an online format. If you have any doubts about taking this course, please just dive right in. Google and Coursera created a great learning environment for this introduction course.

By Michael P

Jan 10, 2023

Really great introduction to Cybersecurity and everything that goes on within the field. It's interesting to understand that there are many domains outside of 'hacking' and 'defending' that are very important in keeping enterprises and users safe.

By Надя Е К

Mar 13, 2024

This was a very useful course, it helped me understand what cyber security is and the fundamentals needed to have a basic understanding of what cyber security is and why it is needed. Despite the fact that before, cyber security gave me a stupor.

By Deleted A

May 28, 2023

This course was an excellent introduction to the field of cybersecurity. It has helped me to understand the field of cybersecurity so much more after my completion and has helped me to identify what areas I am most excited about within the field.

By RAYYAN K A

Aug 28, 2023

I am glad to all the teacher who teach me this wonderful concepts and knowledge. I like this field so much as i love the teacher teach me, now i am able to answer regarding Foundations of Cybersecurity course.

THANK YOU

YOUR FAITHFULLY

RAYYAN KAIF

By Joaquín U Q

Sep 29, 2024

Hasta ahora me parece un curso muy bien desarrollado, captas conceptos que de una manera mas formal a veces cuesta comprender, en este curso los asimilas sin darte cuenta. Aparte las conversaciones con el coach son como un profesor particular.

By Ayeaye c

Jun 4, 2023

I am very happy with the course. Lessons are broken into bite-sized pieces and the quizzes after each session are very enjoyable. All the instructors are very passionate and I can tell they put their heart and soul into making lessons the best.

By Tabetha S

Sep 9, 2024

This course was so easy to understand and process the information. I have done other courses and this was by far the easiest and most knowledgeable one I have done. I would highly recommend this course to others that would be interested in it.

By Jeffrey J S

Jun 7, 2023

I highly recommend this course for beginners and career shifters like myself! By taking this course, you'll learn a lot about the fundamentals of cybersecurity and included in this course some downloadable glossaries for your future reference!

By Ed D

Oct 23, 2023

I found the format easy to follow and the materials were interesting and the videos and readings made a logical progression through the topics. I appreciated several short videos rather than 1 long video so I had time to process my learning.

By DRewww x

Jul 11, 2023

Interesting course that kept me engage and curious about the cybersecurity field. It made me want to know more and develop my skills to protect peoples valuable data in the future when I'm a professional in the cybersecurity field already! :D

By Kevin F

Apr 22, 2024

It gives the beginning terms to know the basics of cybersecurity, the roles you may work as, the tasks you may perform, and more valuable information if you'd like to learn the basics of cybersecurity. It's well-explained and easy to follow.

By PANKAJ W

Jan 28, 2024

I have learn a lot of things from the foundation of cybersecurity and the Course that coursera has started from the beggining is a very good decision because from this course I have a strong base or data that can be useful in the nextcourse.

By MIRNA I Q J

Sep 27, 2024

En lo personal el curso me parece una introducción maravillosa a el mundo de la ciberseguridad , es el inicio para aprender y adentrarse al mundo de la protección de información , gestión y creación de instrucciones para ejecutar tareas.