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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 17, 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 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 Brian M

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Dec 14, 2023

The course was very informative and engaging throughout the modules.

By Shruti S

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Oct 27, 2023

Very helpful to upgrade my skills regarding the cyber security feild

By Javier G

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Oct 19, 2023

I learned many things about Cyber security in a well-rounded manner.

By oakraider80

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Oct 13, 2023

Very informative. Recommend to anyone interested in Cyber Security.

By Benjamin S A

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Sep 28, 2023

very well structured course which explain the fundamental in details

By Anita G

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Sep 4, 2023

Detailed foundational lessons provided in easy to understand methods

By Muneeb K

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Aug 31, 2023

Just the right balance between video lectures, readings and quizzes.

By Basit Y

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Aug 17, 2023

woooowwwwwwaaaaaaa That's an amazing mind blowing course by Google !

By Ngoc M N

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Aug 6, 2023

this course is very useful for me and i have learned a lot of things

By Jeminiwa E O

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Jul 19, 2023

This was a superb Experience. Thank you Google for this opportunity.

By Dustin W

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Jul 18, 2023

This course was a great introduction to the field of cyber security.

By Elena K

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Jul 13, 2023

Great course! I very much enjoyed it and learned lots of new things.

By Malang J

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Jul 1, 2023

an awesome course for the new comer in the field of cybersecurity .

By Harsh K

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Jun 6, 2023

I will give it a 5/5 for the instructor.

5/5 for the overall course.

By Abian P

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May 23, 2023

A good starting point to learn cybersecuity! This course is amazing!

By Lubaba Z

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Oct 24, 2025

this is great course which explains the foundation of cybersecurity

By Daron R

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Oct 20, 2025

Excellent courseware and presented in a way that keeps you engaged.

By Jorge A G O

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Sep 29, 2025

Muy completo para alguien que no tiene conocimientos sobre el tema.

By Jose S

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Sep 1, 2025

I've learned a lot of things about the Foundations of Cybersecurity

By Aban, M J C

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Aug 30, 2025

I am starting to transition back to IT especially in Cybersecurity!

By Alya A

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Jun 20, 2025

I have a solid foundations of cybersecurity, thanks to this course!

By Douglas d

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May 7, 2025

ótimo curso, vale muito a pena relembrar os conceitos fundamentais.

By omar h

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Apr 28, 2025

Excellent course , easy to understand , very specific and organized

By Kavita D

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Apr 13, 2025

Due to awesome teaching skills of the trainers, I enjoyed learning.

By David A

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Dec 21, 2024

Loved the content, format and presenters. Outstanding way to learn.