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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 Alison A

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.

By Sannidhya s

Jul 25, 2023

The course is excellently designed and well explanatory, the concepts and the information given to us is in my opinion a very fundamental requirement for any aspiring cybersecurity professional, and a must learn content.

By Faysal F

Jun 14, 2023

I am from poor middle class family. and i was just a dream for me to start learning cyber security. But google make it true. because of their fincial aid i can complete this couse. thanks to cousera and thanks to google.

By Eman A

Nov 16, 2024

My name is Iman I have completed my course this course is very good and interesting I have learned a lot from the main course and I understand a lot. The course is completed with good marking. Alhumdulliah am very Happy

By Dylan

Sep 28, 2023

Awesome course! Explains very well the fundamentals of Cybersecurity, and helped me figure out whether this was a good fit for me. So far, it looks like it's an amazing fit and I look forward to the rest of the program.

By HOUSSEIN E M

Feb 15, 2025

Un excellent cours pour comprendre les bases de la cybersécurité. Les concepts sont bien expliqués, accessibles même pour les débutants, et les exemples concrets aident à mieux saisir les enjeux. Je recommande vivement

By Gabriella G

Jul 16, 2024

I truly have found my calling! In this first course, I have established some basic concepts of Cybersecurity and I absolutely love it, and am looking forward to the next course and eventually earning my CS certificate.

By Ebony T

Jun 22, 2024

It is well laid out and a great spring board for someone who knew nothing about cybersecurity. Easy to understand the material and the interviews with the professionals is encouraging. I enjoyed it and I learned a lot.

By Bedri B

Aug 30, 2023

It was a great foundation and start through my career transition. Thank you so much for such a great and well-prepared content. By the way, I really love the way how instructors smile at beginning of the course videos!

By Facundo J B

Jul 17, 2023

Curso muy variado y explicativo. Son fundamentos de la ciberseguridad y aún no ven conocimientos técnicos, pero como inicio está muy bien. Lo importante al inicio es tener claros los conceptos y el camino. Recomendado.

By Omar M

May 31, 2023

I learned about possible career paths and key skills for cybersecurity professionals. also introduced to foundational cybersecurity terms and concepts that I will continue to explore throughout the certificate program.

By Krishia M C T

Mar 6, 2025

I had fun exploring the Cybersecurity profession, specifically the different types of roles, learning about different types of threats and events. It's easy to understand, but hard to retain the new learnings for now.

By Talha A R

Feb 2, 2025

The course is great! I completed Module 1, which was free, but Module 2 requires an upgrade. Due to financial reasons, I can't proceed with it. However, thanks to Google for helping me become familiar with the basics!

By Oracene A

Feb 16, 2024

Am so happy and excited to get the opportunity to learn my dream career with Coursera supported by Google!! This is the best for me thus far! Will definitely recommend my peers and continue to study with Coursera. ^¬^

By Anthony R

Jun 24, 2023

Very good for beginners to the cybersecurity space. I really liked that they went over the CISSP domains so thuroughly to give a good understanding of how they play into the daily lives of all cybersecurity engineers.

By Sammiat S

Mar 12, 2024

Clarify the main objective I show my interest in Cybersecurity to protect the business I work for and to further my own knowledge, skills, and talents. My goal is to make both my workplace and individuals less risky.

By Jen A

Oct 9, 2023

Exceptional Course I can't wait to continue the rest of the program and be able to find a "new career” in the cyber security field. I’m extremely excited for all that lies ahead with the course and finding a new job.

By Katie V

Aug 13, 2023

A great introduction to cybersecurity. A lot of essential forward information on the basics of a security analyst. Not too much information to feel overwhelmed, but enough to know what you’ll be getting youself into!

By Danandra B W

Jun 27, 2023

Wonderful beginner course to learning the foundations of Cybersecurity. Provides many resources and while not very in-depth (as expected), delves a bit in the history of Cybersecurity which I really found interesting

By Caroline F

Jun 11, 2024

Extremely useful and engaging course that provided the key concepts and basics to understanding cybersecurity. This course made me even more excited to learn more about the CS field and to further develop my skills!

By MUHAJIR K

May 17, 2024

Thank you very much for the great Cybersecurity knowledge and interesting lesson you gave me. It means a lot to me. I love you guys. I always have great honor and respect for you. You will forever be in my heart.

By Denis S

Feb 4, 2024

Not a single negative thing to point out regarding this course. It is relatively simple to understand, it is enjoyable and fun, and most importantly I have learned a lot about cyber security and what it actually is.

By Michaiel H

Dec 3, 2023

I've learned a lot about the basics of cybersecurity, and it sparked my interest to learn more because it's fascinating to me. The complexity of cybersecurity motivates me to keep learning and growing in this field.

By Donald A J

Aug 30, 2023

Tons of good information and it's not overwhelming. It gives you a really good idea if this is a career that you'd like to dive into. It shines light on the world of cybersecurity and everything it has to offer you.

By Muhammad B A

Aug 9, 2023

I am feeling great to complete my first course. This is my first achievement inshallah in future i will remain committed in in my journey of cybersecurity. thanks to google for providing me a chance to prove myself