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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.

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 Michael G

Aug 21, 2023

Very informative. There was lots of information included but it was presented in a way to make it easy to learn and follow along. Looking forward to the next course in the series.

By Shane S

Jul 29, 2023

I tried doing the CompTia Security+ course before trying this one. I have to say that the Google Foundations Course made it so much easier to understand and recommend all the way!!!

By Muyivu S

Jul 25, 2023

This is one of the best defensive introductory cybersecurity courses I've ever encountered. Thanks to Google in collaboration with Coursera to make this accessible for all. Regards!

By Genaro R

Apr 1, 2025

Aporto considerablemente a mi entendimiento de la Ciberseguridad, profundizo conceptos que no conocía y expandió aquellos que si. Evoluciono mi visión y mis metas, totalmente util.

By Juan r c

Feb 18, 2025

El curso a cumplido con las expectativas que tenia del curso... no necesita tener bases fuertes, sino tener las ganas de empezar. se puede cumplir las metas y objetivos propuestos.

By Ren D

Aug 27, 2023

This is a good overview of what Cybersecurity is. It's geared towards getting a job in the field and addresses some key concepts that prospective analysts need to be familiar with.

By Abdullah A F M

Aug 21, 2023

Really an well-organized course I've ever liked.Every topics in the course organized in such a way that a beginner like me can easily learn a lot about foundation of cybersecurity.

By Ali G

Jul 29, 2023

Great course for beginner level, and additional reading is so good to clear the concepts, and help to answer the question that are in mind and also asked by the course instructors.

By sohail l

Jul 27, 2023

I had completed foundation of cybersecurity it was a wonderful experience with Coursera and in collaboration between google and Coursera I have learn a lot form basics to beginner.

By Taylor G

Jun 15, 2023

Very informational and easy to follow. Youre allowed to work at your own pace which I love! Was able to complete this pretty quickly but wasnt overwhelmed with all the information.

By Rubén B G M

Jun 9, 2023

I would like to thank you for your instruction, information, advice and being able to learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity at a good pace, thank you very much dear instructors.

By Samuel S

Nov 25, 2024

Este início de um curso profissional é perfeito para iniciantes neste mundo da cyber segurança abordando diversos fundamentos sobre o porque a cyber segurança é um caminho ideal.

By Mateusz S

Jul 14, 2023

Great foundational cybersecurity information and course overall. Helped me better understand the big picture surrounding the roles expected knowledge of a cybersecurity analyst.

By Sandile N

Jun 9, 2023

Excellent introduction course as for one who never thought of such career. It build up more motivation to complete all the remain courses in order to obtain this best certificate

By Aline B A

Dec 29, 2024

Achei esse curso muito top, tentei fazer o curso de Havard, mas sem sucesso. Não tem a mesma eficiência da Google, que traduziu tudo para o português do BR. Parabéns excelente.

By Francisco V

Oct 5, 2024

Excelente me deja un aprendizaje genial acerca de la Ciberseguridad y su prevención y a estar muy atento que en cada de detalle a la hora de realizar algún análisis en esa área.

By Caio M K

Apr 22, 2024

This first module gives me more content than I was expecting for an introduction. I finished this module with a good initial understanding of cybersecurity tools and situations.

By Eben C

Nov 27, 2023

This course is strategically tailored to make a novice gain all the necessary foundational knowledge to persue and succed in the Cyebersecurity field. Thanks Google and Coursera

By Reuben M

Jun 18, 2023

Not so much in detail yet resources are provided here and there in the sub chapters. Overall basic and good foundation knowledge. really loved it. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Wellison d S S

Feb 2, 2025

Fiquei extremamente satisfeito com todo o conteúdo que assimilei e não tenho dúvidas de que ele contribuiu significativamente para a minha evolução e ampliação do conhecimento.

By Tshwarano M

Aug 13, 2024

In terms of learning experience & knowlegde, this is a top tier program. i would highly recommend. but in terms of the result/outcome it brings, i am yet to find out as well.

By Dylan A

Oct 30, 2023

Very informative, while bring written in a way that would theoretically allow someone with zero knowledge of the field - or computers in general - to understand and learn from.

By DEANNA R

Oct 24, 2023

INFORMATION IS FORMATTED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND CYBERSECURITY EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. THE SHORT VIDEOS AND QUIZZES REALLY HELP YOU TO RETAIN WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT.

By Ryan S

Sep 13, 2023

Very informative, and a good start to this certificate. I found all of the concepts to be easy to understand, but I feel the next courses are about to get a lot more difficult.

By Xavier G

Jul 21, 2023

Just this first course gives you a lot of basic knowledge of cyber security. Even if you don't complete the full certification, you'll still get to learn a lot about the field.