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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

OM

Jan 16, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

KB

Jul 27, 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 Dwi Y S

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Jul 11, 2023

it's teach not only the theoretical but also how it would implement in the real world scenario.

By Jim G

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Jun 20, 2023

Provides a good background and introduces the reader to the terms associated to cybersecurity .

By Umesh k

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Jun 14, 2023

This is an excellent foundation course. Very neatly explained and resources are also excellent.

By Thilini T

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Nov 27, 2025

Excellent program! Directly into the job ready with most practical information & instructions.

By Kiora J

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Nov 13, 2025

So easy to navigate and the instructions are awesome. I would refer to my neighbor. Thank you.

By Adam H

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Sep 28, 2025

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By Luis D m M

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May 16, 2025

Estuvo genial , estoy muy emocionado por seguir aprendiendo en este mundo de la ciberseguridad

By Natã G D S

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Mar 4, 2025

O curso é excelente para se adquirir mais conhecimentos na área de TI e Segurança cibernética.

By Peter F

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Jan 23, 2025

Great for entry level and for people who want a basic overview of the field of cyber security.

By Thyago H P M

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Oct 25, 2024

Informações básicas, relevantes e de fácil entendimento para quem não é da área de tecnologia.

By Mike M

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Sep 13, 2024

Excellent introduction. Gave me a firm grasp on the content and what to expect moving forward.

By Abigael C

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Aug 13, 2024

This course makes me see myself as a cybersecurity analyst. I am anticipating the next course.

By KRISH K

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May 3, 2024

everything was very good and it made me excited about making a carrear in cyber security field

By Gentle O

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Apr 24, 2024

I will recommend this cybersecurity course for those who are willing to go the greater height.

By Adonai I V

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Mar 13, 2024

Excellent introduction to the basic concepts, career paths and tasks involved in cybersecurity

By Bill Y

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Feb 2, 2024

The proper foundation for being successful in this field. Very informative, and a lot of fun!

By Evans O

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Jan 27, 2024

Very easy to understand and there's all these extra places listed to get additional data from.

By Deleted A

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Jan 11, 2024

It was an amazing course, and very detailed for a beginner who is willing to start this major.

By Catherine K

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Jan 5, 2024

This certification process is excellent! Kudos to the Google Cybersecurity Certification team!

By Nichola L

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Dec 11, 2023

The basics helped to expand my knowledge about cybersecurity and to be exicited to learn more.

By Tanique P

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Oct 23, 2023

The fundamentals were fully explained, setting the foundation for the remainder of the course.

By Rapp m R

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Sep 28, 2023

It's a lot of learnings and the topics is clearly expalined at organize. Thank you & Godbless!

By Shazad A

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Aug 29, 2023

Lot easier to learn. step by step very easy to follow and gain knowledge about cyber security.

By rauf a

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Aug 24, 2023

This is best course for beginners also for those who have never seen the cybersecurity before.