A path to cyber mastery
I’m finally done with Course 1 of the Coursera Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program and have a certificate to show for it. So far, I’m loving the program and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Not all organizations have the time and in-house talent to fend off cyber attacks. For instance, you probably don’t have cybersecurity staff who can analyze logs, identify threats, and perform…