My First Impressions of the Coursera Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
I’m four days into the Coursera Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program and would like to share my initial impressions based on what I’ve covered so far. There’s always a…
My Google Cybersecurity Certification Journey: Course 2 Overview
Course 2: Play It Safe – Manage Security Risks Course 2 of the Coursera Google Cybersecurity Certification offered topics which delved further into the concepts introduced in the first course.…
4 Coursera Cybersecurity Courses with Professional Certs for Beginners
As part of my ongoing efforts to build a stronger foundation in cybersecurity, I’ve been exploring Coursera’s collection of cybersecurity-focused courses. I’m hoping to apply what I learn to improve…
My Google Cybersecurity Certification Journey: Course 1 Overview
I started the Google Cybersecurity Certification to upgrade my knowledge and possibly open new career paths for me. Here is my Course 1 review.
Coursera now offers Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Coursera recently released an entry-level cybersecurity certificate program that teaches cloud security concepts, especially as they apply to Google Cloud. First announced in the Coursera blog last July 24, the…
How I Learned Cybersecurity from Scratch – It’s Not The Easy Way
As someone with no formal education in cybersecurity, I had to take a rather unconventional path before I could get a good grasp on this broad and complex field. I’m…
How to choose a Firewall – Small Business Guide
Buying a firewall is no trivial matter, especially for a small business with a limited budget. Chances are, the firewall you decide to buy will be your first line of…
8 Types of Firewalls: Which One Is Best For Your Network?
So you’ve just set up your network and are now ready to add some security to it. The first thing that comes to mind is… surprise, surprise… a firewall. Good…
5 Firewall Best Practices Every Business Should Implement
Firewalls can provide immediate protection out of the box. Is the level of protection sufficient for your business? Probably not. To achieve an acceptable level of protection, you still have…
IDS vs IPS – Comparing Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) are two of the most widely used tools in modern cybersecurity environments. Now, you often see the terms IDS and IPS…