Chevron Left
Back to Foundations of Cybersecurity

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google

4.9
stars
32,290 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

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.

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:

Filter by:

5726 - 5750 of 6,391 Reviews for Foundations of Cybersecurity

By Jack P

May 16, 2023

Very infromative. Similare to the class on cybersecuirity I took last year from my college. Helps me retain and stay up to date on the field. Would recommend.

By Daniel Z

Aug 3, 2023

It's a qualifying certificate, but it's full of a lot of irrelevant information and tries to make you memorize things rhotely which is bad for consciousness.

By Christopher R

Jun 10, 2023

I think this first course was awesome. I just wish there was a better way to learn terms with repetitive learning like flash cards to retain terms better.

By Damilare A

Sep 27, 2024

This course has enlightened me far more than my expectations so far. I look forward to learning more and applying this knowledge practically as needed.

By leonardo v c

Feb 28, 2025

Me ha parecido muy práctico y bien estructurado, lástima que las traducciones muchas veces terminan en fallos de respuestas de los test por erroneas.

By Elizer M

Sep 12, 2023

This course is very informative for beginners level. It tackles several topics from introduction to cybersecurity to eight different domains in CISSP.

By Halim d

Dec 27, 2024

This was a very good training, as it changes your thinking about cyber security and teaches you some basics, allowing your personality to develop.

By EL M O

Jul 26, 2023

didn't know about SIEM data analysis before, but it sounds fascinating to analyze security information and events to detect and respond to threats

By Lydiane D

Feb 11, 2025

I'm so happy to share my experience with you guys. My first course was so helpful and easy, I learned a lot. Good luck to me for the next step.

By Moseiko O

Jul 19, 2024

I don't really understand point of creating portfolio that early. When you don't have any skills but only general understanding of this field.

By Christopher K

Jan 13, 2023

This course is a good introduction to the basics of cybersecurity. Definitely worthwile for someone with little to no experience in the field.

By SoL M

Mar 29, 2025

Muy bueno e interesante. Estoy aprendiendo mucho. Por poner un pero las traducciones para los que no tenemos el inglés como lengua habitual.

By Sudarshan T D

Aug 11, 2023

It really helped to clear the Cyber Security Terminologies and also basic understanding about IRM to protect IT Infra for attacks and risks.

By Piotr M K

Aug 13, 2024

Super für Anfänger. Für Personen welche sich schon mit diesem Thema beschäftigt haben eine Netter Wiederholung aber eine Solide Grundlage!

By Shubham T P

Jul 23, 2023

This course is really good for beginners for understanding what cybersecurity really mean and to learn keywords mostly used in this field.

By Ramona K

Jun 22, 2023

This course was full of information, its like an overview of what skillsets and tools that a cyber security professional is likely to use.

By Demi B

Sep 28, 2023

Simple, straightforward, but effective in giving the necessary information and tools to feel prepared and ready for the job marketplace.

By Meenakshi k

Dec 26, 2023

Wonderful course! Totally beginner friendly and easy to understand. I think a more few stuffs like networking could have been added.

By Graciela C S C

Mar 28, 2025

Soy una persona más visual, me gustaría un poco más de actividades visuales que complementen los videos mientras habla el locutor.

By Mohamed H

Aug 14, 2023

This Course was very knowledgeable and easy to understand and follow through. I enjoyed it. was enjoyable and very kneetly set.

By Abdul K M

Jul 23, 2023

Great Introduction, gives more clarity to individuals who want to pursue Cybersecurity and are not sure about how to proceed.

By Mike N (

Sep 12, 2024

It's good I definitely learned a lot, in fact it's not 5 stars because I was busy during the course so I used a lot of time

By Benito G

Jul 30, 2023

Great overview, good pace. I think most of the material can be completed in 2 weeks at an hr a day. Overall, great content!

By Prageet S

Sep 5, 2024

This course is really for beginners and you can confidently and very easily understand the basic concepts of Cybersecurity

By Gaurav R

Aug 21, 2023

The foundations of cybersecurity was good and provided with me the required basics to kick off the cybersecurity career.