Foundations of Cybersecurity

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

• Recognize core skills and knowledge needed to become a cybersecurity analyst
• Identify how security attacks impact business operations
• Explain security ethics
• Identify common tools used by cybersecurity analysts