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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

CK

May 15, 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 AHMED A

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Aug 30, 2023

great base and lots of info

By Mikey M

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Oct 8, 2025

Useful however awfully dry

By Farah A

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Jul 31, 2025

more theoritical, but nice

By Federico S

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Mar 15, 2025

It's more than I expected

By Arnab B

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Jan 21, 2024

good introductary course

By Muhammad A A K

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Sep 10, 2023

Should be more rigorous.

By David E

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Mar 4, 2025

VERY BAD TRANSLAATIONS

By Sameh G

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Aug 3, 2025

Useful 😃 super ..

By Steven S

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Sep 18, 2023

Moving right along.

By Vishal K

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Sep 8, 2023

not that infomative

By Muhammad D

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Jun 24, 2025

Good For Beginners

By Jim O

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Mar 14, 2024

Flexible and good

By G/Swami B K D

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Mar 15, 2024

very fundamental

By Marco A

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Aug 18, 2025

É muito básico

By Leonardo E d S

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Feb 6, 2025

Enrolou demais

By jojo A

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Jan 17, 2024

good and yaisy

By D.C. R

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Oct 27, 2025

I need a job!

By Shahzeb

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Jul 15, 2025

A good course

By Anghela L S A

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May 4, 2025

esperaba más

By Siddharth G

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Jan 25, 2024

best cource.

By A7md

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Oct 26, 2024

Over priced

By Brisa Y M K

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Nov 12, 2025

Super bien

By AKASH S

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Oct 26, 2025

VERY BASIC

By Jamunar 7

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Jul 31, 2025

good way

By Martin T

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Jan 29, 2025

too easy