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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

OS

Sep 17, 2025

This course gave me a solid understanding of core security principles, threats, and tools. It was well structured, beginner friendly, and helped me gain confidence to pursue a career in cybersecurity

CK

May 14, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

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By Rupam G

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Jan 6, 2024

Such an amazing course!!

By DRAKSHAM T

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Dec 26, 2023

It is very good platform

By Asif R

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Oct 1, 2023

Excellent Learning Track

By Anthony O

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Sep 11, 2023

awesome and mind tasking

By Shreya K

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Sep 8, 2023

Excellent for beginners!

By omala e

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Aug 31, 2023

Good course for beginner

By Melody E

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Aug 22, 2023

this is fun and exciting

By Farman A

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Aug 8, 2023

best course for starters

By NIKUNJ K A

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Jul 8, 2023

extremely great teachers

By Justin S

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Jun 26, 2023

Quick and easy to follow

By Mokgabo T

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Jun 26, 2023

A really amazing course.

By riyaz m

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Jun 11, 2023

This course is very nice

By a d

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May 19, 2023

great explanation videos

By Rajesh M

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May 15, 2023

good course for freshers

By Fabian C

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Nov 27, 2025

Very good introduction!

By KARLA I K P

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Nov 17, 2025

ya denme mi certificadp

By muhammad A

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Nov 17, 2025

very informative course

By LaShonda L H

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Nov 13, 2025

very easy to understand

By Sunzida T

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Nov 12, 2025

I enjoyed it very much.

By clara m r f

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Oct 23, 2025

Muy interesante y ameno

By kunal p

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Oct 14, 2025

Nice enjoyed the course

By Wahyu N

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Aug 30, 2025

sangat direkomendasikan

By SHASHANK S

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Aug 12, 2025

very informative course

By Mercy M

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Aug 7, 2025

i strongly recommend it

By GUSTAVO C D L R

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Jul 6, 2025

Excelente guia inicial.