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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....

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DS

Oct 28, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

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

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By Mahal R

May 27, 2023

Information was easy to follow and understand. Presenter was pleasant to watch. Enjoyed the profiles of different cybersecurity professionals.

By Jorge A E

May 11, 2025

Es un curso muy completo, excelente recomendable para los profesionistas en areas de sistemas e informatica; y en especifico ciberseguridad.

By Lukitas C

Mar 17, 2025

Para ser totalmente conciso, es muy buen curso, para comprender lo básico y crucial en esta profesión, completo y por sobre todo interesante.

By Paul D

Dec 22, 2024

information was presented in a way that made it easy to understand coming from someone who is being newly introduced to this field of study.

By Iko W

Sep 18, 2024

Pelatihan ini sangat relevan dengan pekerjaan di bidang keamanan siber dan memotivasi untuk terus belajar dan mengikuti perkembangan terbaru.

By Pusztai M

Jun 7, 2024

Excellent, offering clear and engaging content that's interesting and helpful. Definitely recommend it to anyone interested in cybersecurity.

By Jay M

May 4, 2024

I personally loved the teaching style, and I cannot be any more thankful for having access to a structured course for learning cybersecurity!

By Nancy R

Mar 10, 2024

Outstanding, I have learned so much. Cyber security is fun and exciting. Super grateful for this opportunity to begin a Career in this field.

By Deleted A

Oct 17, 2023

Really good intro to the absolute basics. The instructer is great. I'm exceited to move on through the other courses in the Google Cyber cert

By Alfredo B

Oct 10, 2023

Very good content, all the information and the way its set up for different types of ways to learn with video, writing and reading materials.

By arbind s

Sep 3, 2023

it my self, Big big thanks🌹🙏🙏🙏 to Google.. I m so proud filling.. Very easy Learning simple video , & classic faculty...

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By Tara D

Jul 2, 2023

I have learned a lot of valuable information during this first course that has set me up, I believe, well to complete the next seven courses.

By Lyndsee S

Jun 29, 2023

Great course for dipping your toes into the world of cybersecurity. All the information presented was clear and concise. I never felt 'lost'.

By Santosh K S

May 30, 2023

Very well structured and as marketed it's going from the basics with crucial concepts like SIEM tools, CIA triad, IDS, packet sniffer, etc..,

By Muhammad U A S

Sep 4, 2024

this is my first course in cyber security although its easy, but I don't think so I am well equipped. let's study further to see the magic .

By Aashiq E

Dec 31, 2023

This journey was magnificent. I felt interesting all through the course. My interest in cybersecurity kept on increasing. Such a good course

By Mikayil B

Nov 16, 2023

I just completed this course and got my first certificate. I really enjoyed first course and now I look forward to starting the next course.

By Sushil K

Oct 26, 2023

Here you know about your responsibilities, tasks, and career paths in cybersecurity and some fundamental knowledge like what you use and why

By emmanuel c

Aug 23, 2023

I am so happy i took this beginners course it was a nice start for m, thanks to all the tutors and to google for make this course accessible

By Srikanth B

Aug 16, 2023

I am very much happy to be a part of this Cybersecurity courses and really motivate to do complete my upcoming courses indeed. Thanks Team,

By Rahul S P

Aug 10, 2023

All Instructors were so good at explaining the basics that being a person with no experience, I was able to learn and understand everything.

By Gabriel “ T

Aug 2, 2023

This course is a great way to start in the foundations of cyber security, and used many real-world scenarios I was not aware of! THank you!!

By Aaron

Jul 26, 2023

Amazing content, as someone who has just started in CyberSec this is a great chance to confirm what I know and also build on this knowledge.

By Gavin L

Jun 14, 2023

I am so happy I took this course! the instructors were amazing! And it is nice knowing that they are actually professionals in the industry.

By Juan B A

Sep 5, 2024

It has been so motivating to finish this course knowing the amount of content that I am learning while progressing towards the certificate.