Chevron Left
Back to Foundations of Cybersecurity

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google

4.9
stars
36,315 ratings

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

DS

Oct 28, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

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

Filter by:

976 - 1000 of 7,256 Reviews for Foundations of Cybersecurity

By Abhinav D

Jun 29, 2025

The first part of course, got me aware about how do i dive into cybersecurity domain. This is one of the best course so far, for me.

By Ruy B

Jun 24, 2025

Curso bem didático e além disso aborda a parte motivacional, isso é muito importante e poucos cursos tem uma atenção a esta questão.

By Edgar N C

Apr 12, 2025

Muy bueno todo el Material que conforma este curso. A demás cuenta con muy buenos instructores que explican detalladamente cada tema

By Enmanuel R

Oct 4, 2024

Te enseña una base bien general de los fundamentos de la ciberseguridad, incluso con experiencia en el area repase temas interesante

By MD A H

Apr 18, 2024

I am really enjoy this course as a beginer in cybersecurity field. Thank your for google and course course management organizations.

By BHARGAV

Feb 1, 2024

By doing this Foundations of Cybersecurity you will gain the basic knowledge it helps to move forward in the field of Cybersecurity.

By Aminu M R

Dec 19, 2023

This course affords me hands on knowledge of cybersecurity. And motivated me to do all i can to become a Cybersecurity professional.

By Blake B

Aug 31, 2023

Easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step videos with outstanding speakers make easy work of such an important field of work.

By Emmanuel B

Aug 29, 2023

An excellent overview of both this certificate and the overall field of cybersecurity including it's history to current functioning.

By Perla M A

Jul 28, 2023

Very well teached course! the professor was very easy to understand and she gave great examples and analogy that was understandable.

By Maximiliano J M

Jun 12, 2023

Este curso me pareció estupendo, aprendí mucho sobre la organización de la ciberseguridad a nivel organizacional y su estructuración

By Olori

Oct 28, 2024

Must focus and take your time and you should do well. Courses are thorough and I’m excited to see what the next courses will bring.

By MD S B

Sep 29, 2024

It was truly an awesome experience through this Course offered by Google. Hopefully, They will offer jobs by learning this Course.

By Robert W

Jul 8, 2024

Having no experience in this field, this class was an eye opener. This has made my interest in this profession increase even more!

By Nigel R

Oct 7, 2023

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start learning about Cyber Security. The Experts make it simple to understand.

By Alain A

Oct 4, 2023

Very well written and easy to understand. If you miss something there's the ability to play it back until the concept is familiar.

By Nohe A A

Jul 29, 2023

I enjoyed this course and looking foreword to the next courses . thank you for making it easy to follow and comprehensive enough .

By Palanisami D

Jul 9, 2023

the course content was very good as the important basic aspects of

Cybersecurity and Cyber analyst role are explained in nut shell.

By Diego P D

Apr 9, 2025

hasta ahora gran curso, muy completo y sobre todo estoy contento de que me sumara mucho a mi cv como profesional en ciberseguridad

By BRYAN R

Mar 27, 2025

muy bueno, las explicaciones son increíbles y faciles de entender, no está difícil, me encantó la experiencia de hacer este curso!

By Francisco C

Jan 27, 2025

muy buen curso no es vende humo, y si te consientiza en lo que de verdad estas interazado y te brinda conocimiento y casos reales-

By Alejandro R

Jan 23, 2025

A complete introductory course inviting you to keep on learning and get a grasp for the day to day work of a cybersecurity analyst

By Sagar S

Sep 10, 2024

well organized content that provides high-level overview of what cybersecurity is and what you do as a cybersecurity professional.

By Pinak P D

Feb 24, 2024

The course is well-paced and gets learners comfortable with the topics, even if they do not have any prior exposure in this field.

By lebohang P X

Aug 8, 2023

The course is so informative, I didn't have a clue what cybersecurity is until u started the course and wow, I want to learn more.