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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

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.

SI

Dec 1, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

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By Hamid A

Jul 15, 2023

This course was really helpful for me to understand the basic of cybersecurity. And I also understand how the world of cybersecurity world.

By JB

Jun 14, 2023

Curso é muito bom porem poderia ter a opção de outro idiomas como Portugues por exemplo. No mais o conhecimento esta sendo ótimo. Obrigado.

By Sri V P

Jun 6, 2023

Best way of learning something in an exciting and enthusiastic way . Coursera keeps it short it and informative with no time to feel bored.

By FATIMA Z

Aug 12, 2025

basic understanding of security and its related work features understandable in simple,to-the-point in this foundation course of google.

By Nicolas F

Jul 24, 2025

Realmente me encanto, yo ya venia con conocimientos previos pero realmente es un curso que podria haber disfrutado hasta sin conocimientos

By Celia F

Feb 19, 2025

Well structured. Thumbs up for mentioning adversarial AI in the course. I also appreciated the job hunting assignment and tips. Thank you!

By Rubén D d l S L

Nov 20, 2024

los conceptos y la forma en la que explicaron hicieron que se me hiciera fácil de alguna manera entender todas las bases de ciberseguridad

By Mohamed H D

Oct 2, 2024

Absolutly Wonderfull Learning Material, I would like to mention the user freindly plateform that can easily contribute the course details.

By Felix B

Sep 28, 2024

I love the fact that we get to learn from Google employees. it feels very relatable and inviting. Kudos to the brains behind the concept!!

By SUJATA S

Aug 14, 2024

The way of teaching and interaction is so good. Each and every activity is very engaging and helping us understand the basics pretty well.

By Thomas M

Mar 29, 2024

This course provided important foundational information about the cybersecurity field and presented it in a very easy and interactive way.

By Peace I M

Dec 2, 2023

Foundations of Cybersecurity course by Google was a realy a good course I enjoyed it and It helped gain the foundations of my dream career

By Cheyenne U

Oct 11, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed learning the foundations of Cybersecurity, Hands on experience, and the expectations of a Cybersecurity professional.

By Jesús A G S

Sep 10, 2023

excellent course! the instructor makes the travel easy, to start in the journey of becoming a cybersecurity professional... Very grateful!

By Julio G

Jul 25, 2023

A very attractive course, which passes on some good introductory knowledge, and which makes you want to study more and more of the course.

By Lungelo N

Jul 20, 2023

this course has so much information that i didn't know about, all thanks to the intructors, and a million thanks to Toni, much appriciated

By Juan O

Jun 13, 2023

Great introduction to Cybersecurity. Information is presented in a very well organized manner and in a variety of mediums. Very impressed!

By kenny m

Mar 17, 2024

My experience with coursera is amazing and I recommend it to be good learning institution,I love coursera to have giving me hope to learn

By Divesh P

Mar 13, 2024

It's been a fantastic learning experience, and I've gained valuable insights. A big thank you to Coursera for this wonderful opportunity.

By MuraliKrishnan

Oct 20, 2023

Very detailed and well structured. Easy to understand. Recaps given before starting a new course to enhance confidence of the learners.

By Panta K

Jun 27, 2023

this course is amazing, she explain it so simple and so patient. No offense, but this course is feel much more better than IT support one

By Santiago G C

Aug 2, 2025

Excelente inicio del Programa de Certificación. Muy buen curso, con explicaciones detalladas y actividades valiosas para el aprendizaje.

By Obongha O

Jul 27, 2025

Have never gotten addicted to an online course like this one. The presentation method is on a whole new level. You want to keep studying

By Christy L

Jun 25, 2025

I really enjoy this program and feel like I am retaining so much knowledge and new skills to take into this new field of cyber security!

By Tayson

Oct 5, 2024

This course has given me a lot more depth about the field of Cybersecurity and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in this field.