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Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by Google
  • Offered by

About

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of cybersecurity through an interactive curriculum developed by Google. You will identify significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field, explain the importance of cybersecurity in today's business operations, and explore the job responsibilities and skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. 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.

Modules

Get started with the certificate program

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 3 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to the Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Welcome to week 1

4 Readings

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate overview
  • Course 1 overview
  • Helpful resources and tips
  • Participate in program surveys

Introduction to cybersecurity

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Introduction to cybersecurity

4 Videos

  • Introduction to cybersecurity
  • Toni: My path to cybersecurity
  • Responsibilities of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst
  • Nikki: A day in the life of a security engineer

1 Readings

  • Common cybersecurity terminology

Core skills for cybersecurity professionals

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Core skills for cybersecurity professionals

3 Videos

  • Core skills for cybersecurity professionals
  • Veronica: My path to working in cybersecurity
  • The importance of cybersecurity

1 Readings

  • Transferable and technical cybersecurity skills

Review: Welcome to the exciting world of cybersecurity

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 1

1 Quiz

  • Module 1 challenge

The history of cybersecurity

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: The history of cybersecurity

4 Videos

  • Welcome to module 2
  • Past cybersecurity attacks
  • Attacks in the digital age
  • Sean: Keep your cool during a data breach

1 Readings

  • Common attacks and their effectiveness

The eight CISSP security domains

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: The eight CISSP security domains

2 Videos

  • Introduction to the eight CISSP security domains, Part 1
  • Introduction to the eight CISSP security domains, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Determine the type of attack
  • Understand attackers

Review: The evolution of cybersecurity

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 2

1 Quiz

  • Module 2 challenge

Frameworks and controls

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Frameworks and controls

4 Videos

  • Welcome to module 3
  • Introduction to security frameworks and controls
  • Secure design
  • Heather: Protect sensitive data and information

1 Readings

  • Controls, frameworks, and compliance

Ethics in cybersecurity

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Ethics in cybersecurity

2 Videos

  • Ethics in cybersecurity
  • Holly: The importance of ethics as a cybersecurity professional

1 Readings

  • Ethical concepts that guide cybersecurity decisions

Review: Protect against threats, risks, and vulnerabilities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 3

1 Quiz

  • Module 3 challenge

Important cybersecurity tools

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Important cybersecurity tools

2 Videos

  • Welcome to module 4
  • Common cybersecurity tools

1 Readings

  • Tools for protecting business operations

Core cybersecurity knowledge and skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Core cybersecurity knowledge and skills

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Linux, SQL, and Python

3 Readings

  • Use tools to protect business operations
  • Create a cybersecurity portfolio
  • Portfolio Activity Exemplar: Draft a professional statement

1 Quiz

  • Portfolio Activity: Draft a professional statement

Review: Cybersecurity tools and programming languages

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Glossary terms from module 4

1 Quiz

  • Module 4 challenge

Congratulations on completing Course 1!

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course wrap-up

3 Readings

  • Join the community and study group
  • Course 1 glossary
  • Get started on the next course

Auto Summary

The Foundations of Cybersecurity course, offered by Coursera and developed by Google, is designed for those aiming to enter the cybersecurity field. It covers essential topics such as the impact of security attacks on business operations, job responsibilities of cybersecurity analysts, and key security domains and tools. With guidance from Google cybersecurity professionals and hands-on activities, this beginner-level course equips learners with the skills needed for entry-level roles. No prior experience is required, and it is part of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate series. The course duration is approximately 900 minutes and is available under the Starter subscription.

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