Name: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Brand: Google
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (8257 reviews)

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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

Jan 16, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

May 8, 2024

The foundations were introduced in simple terms. It is very easy for anyone to follow it. The program structure is excellent. The concepts, anecdotes and quizzes are great way to engage the learner.

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By Teja Y

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Oct 30, 2023

Expected more content.

By Joseph M L B

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Feb 8, 2025

Completamente teórico

By Roman S

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Jan 13, 2026

VERY VERY VERY BASIC

By Rizwan A

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Aug 22, 2025

it was only theory

By andrew “ s

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Apr 8, 2025

the labs are lousy

By A L

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Aug 19, 2025

it has a clitch

By Emaan

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Sep 8, 2025

little boring

By Farid M

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Sep 18, 2025

Very Basic

By Ahmad S

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Jun 13, 2023

very basic

By Yuv

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Dec 18, 2024

too basic

By JYOTI K C

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Jul 6, 2024

very good

By Aprameya P B

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Mar 18, 2024

helpful

By KIRTANKUMAR P

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Feb 10, 2026

good

By José A R M

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Mar 23, 2025

olha a mensagem que vejo aqui toda hora: "Você sabia que concluir o Certificado profissional pode lhe render créditos para obter um diploma?" essa mensagem me afeta de forma negativa e imagino que vocês não tem ciência disso! como vou fazer um bacharelado em ciência de cibersegurança sem DINHEIRO e sem FLUÊNCIA em INGLÊS? tem alguma solução para mim? favor mandar email para aryribeiro@gmail.com ...tenho 2 filhos para sustentar, aqui no Brasil.

By Miriam G

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Jun 5, 2025

Le doy una estrella porque no hay cero, mire que tenían una nueva actualización donde agregaban un curso con IA, pero al actualizar pensé que me iba a agregar el curso yo voy por el curso y me borro mi progreso y me regreso al , por favor soporte ayudarme, estoy tan decepcionada y molesta por este error tan grabe del sistema

By Anham Q

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Nov 7, 2025

I thought i would get a certificate by completing one course not the whole 9 courses but i was wrong. I donot want to dive in the field of cybersecurity i just wanted to have some basic knowledge and a "certificate" but certificate will be given after completed whole set.

By Lucas P

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Apr 18, 2025

Te hacen comprar un curso que te da la historia de la ciberseguridad y cosas que sabe todo el mundo o te podes informar muy facilmente. Terminas este curso y ya te estan vendiendo el proximo que seguramente sea lo mismo y termines sin aprender nada

By SANDEEP J

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Aug 19, 2025

I purchased the Cybersecurity Basics course expecting full access and a certificate. But in modules 3 & 4, it asked for extra payment, so I couldn’t finish or get my certificate. This wasted my time. I request a full refund with compensation.

By Christian W

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Dec 6, 2024

To many videos and unnecessary talking. I dont want to know the livestory of my tutor. I just want to learn the stuff and get my certificate. I bet if you cancel all the videos and unnecessary stuff you can do this certificate in 3-4 hours...

By Furkan A S

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Feb 5, 2026

Hello Coursera Support, I completed the course Foundations of Cybersecurity. My full name in my account is FURKAN AHMAD SHEIKH, but my certificate shows FURKAN SHEIKH. Please update my certificate to reflect my full legal name. Thank you.

By Arsenii

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Feb 17, 2026

I accidentally started this course and did not plan to take it. As a result, I forgot to cancel my subscription and was charged. I wrote to support on the same day and was denied a refund. I am completely disappointed in your platform.

By Achyut B

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Dec 6, 2025

I see no practical skills and lab. The theoretical knowledge with lab and real life practical skills will be highly effective. Theoretical knowledge alone will gain us nothing and cannot secure job in this competition market.