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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 Anika P

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Sep 2, 2023

very good site to take online courses

By Kat B

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Aug 24, 2023

very informative and easily explained

By Oliver

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Aug 20, 2023

Nice starting point to cibersecurity.

By Marcin S

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Aug 16, 2023

I had lots of fun during this course.

By MILIN K

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Aug 11, 2023

amazing introduction of cybersecurity

By Zohair A

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Aug 9, 2023

It was great as per my understanding.

By Melvin W

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Aug 3, 2023

Who knew i would love Cybersecurity !

By Sam M

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Jul 29, 2023

Very good introduction to this field.

By Abisatya H D

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Jul 12, 2023

Great foundation for upcoming courses

By Annette H

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Jul 7, 2023

Great course, excellent Instructors!!

By Fahad S

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Jun 30, 2023

Awesome Course, I have learned a lot!

By ISMAIL S A

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Jun 30, 2023

Very interesting and educative course

By Wahki A -

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Jun 2, 2023

Thanks for this experience love it!!!

By MARIONNE C

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May 29, 2023

A great start for a beginner like me!

By Phillip d P

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May 14, 2023

Strong foundations to start off with!

By roberto s b

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Jan 1, 2026

muito bom pra quem está começando!!!

By Wander M M

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Nov 28, 2025

excelente! Muito detalhado, Parabéns

By Geira d C O P

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Nov 14, 2025

Excelente curso, practico y completo

By Sandrine P

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Sep 24, 2025

Great introduction to Cybersecurity!

By Martins (

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Aug 17, 2025

Exciting .. I enjoyed the challenge.

By Shiva S

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Aug 12, 2025

Great start with strong foundations.

By Abdul R

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Jul 27, 2025

the best start with easy information

By Rafael C

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Jun 24, 2025

Excelente instruções de aprendizado.

By Madhusudan M

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Apr 16, 2025

very helpful for professional growth

By Abdirahin O A

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Mar 22, 2025

its well prepared course thanks all.