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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google

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About the Course

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 cyberse...
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Top reviews

DS

Oct 27, 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:

SI

Nov 30, 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.

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By Suhas U

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Jul 24, 2023

A beginner friendly course, I literally enjoyed throughout the course. It really gave me a strong fundamental knowledge about cyber security field in a structural manner.

By Justin G

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Mar 6, 2025

It's a pretty heavy Info Dump and I forgot most of it by time I was half way through the next module. But, it's always available for review so it has that going for it.

By Undine

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Jul 9, 2023

Overall a good introduction. I would've liked more examples for some of the abstract terms. Also, the historic data leaks or virus examples could be elaborated on more.

By DanyU B (

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May 8, 2024

todo a estado muy bien hecho, el material es de bastante ayuda y las explicaciones por parte de los conferencistas es de excelente calidad, lo recomiendo ampliamente

By Sahil S

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Jun 22, 2023

It was an entry level certification by Google & Coursera, so far i learnt so many skills that are required to work inside an organization as a cybersecurity analyst.

By Stuart F

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Jul 12, 2024

Great depth for entry level, I think it makes really deep and dense topics approachable and accessible so that they can be expanded upon later with more courses.

By David J

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Jul 20, 2023

A really good introduction into Cybersecurity, however, although some global topics were covered, it still felt very directed toward American based entities etc.

By Collins N K W

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Jul 6, 2023

Very good and great experience, a straightforward and detailed course. Everyone who wants to start with cybersecurity should start with this particular course.

By Jack P

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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

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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

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Jun 9, 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

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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

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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

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Sep 11, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Sudarshan T D

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dec 26, 2023

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