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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 18, 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

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 Riteek P

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Feb 13, 2024

I love this Full course for free learning.

By Shah M S H

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Jan 27, 2024

Is very much helpful Thanks a lot Coursera

By Никола

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Jan 16, 2024

Great, i didnt knew it was this great. 5/5

By Shreyash R

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Jan 4, 2024

this was an superb part exsited for part 2

By Roshan

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Dec 16, 2023

Good Course to get understanding of basics

By Bimbo O

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Nov 20, 2023

The basics of cybersecurity well explained

By ANEES K

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Oct 16, 2023

excellent course for the beginner to learn

By Manuel P

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Oct 2, 2023

fun and easy use of the program. loved it.

By Bhuvan S

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Sep 30, 2023

It was easy to understand good explanation

By Saint-Pierre L

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Aug 1, 2023

I HAVE LEARNED A LOT THANKS TO THIS COURSE

By Krash R

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Aug 1, 2023

Great breakdown of foundational principles

By oussema b

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Jul 21, 2023

one of the best courses of all the time :D

By Leonard M

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Jul 7, 2023

I enjoyed every step of this first course.

By Derrick S K

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Jul 5, 2023

I enjoy its detailed classes and lectures.

By James M S

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Jun 15, 2023

gives a great info into the specialization

By Dennis W

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Jun 12, 2023

so proud for this google thank you so much

By Yasan C K A

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Jun 11, 2023

Great Introduction to Cyber Security World

By MUHAMMAD A M K

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May 23, 2023

Great Foundation of Cyber Security Course!

By Mark G T

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May 22, 2023

Great insight from industry professionals.

By Shahzad R

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Jul 30, 2025

This course was an insightful and helpful

By Robert C

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Jul 18, 2025

Very educative and straight to the point.

By Mupprie G C

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Jun 11, 2025

Thanks you for providing a good course...

By Oluwaseyi R

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Apr 6, 2025

It explains in depth about cybersecurity.