The seminar provided a thorough and engrossing introduction to the key elements of cybersecurity. It gave a comprehensive overview of the area by describing many facets and domains, such as the eight domains of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). My knowledge base was expanded by the course's exploration of vital ideas like security posture, playbooks, and security audits. Furthermore, the incorporation of viewpoints from seasoned experts provided insightful real-world insights that strengthened my understanding of the subject. All in all, the course was painstakingly designed and turned out to be a really educational and interesting experience!

Well produced course. Not especially difficult. Very brief videos, quick reading assignments which you won't get lost in (even if you're ADHD like me). Just make sure you pay attention and re-watch anything you don't understand (and DO THE ACTIVITIES) because the quizzes and tests aren't something you can guess or use logic to deduce the answer, you just have to [actually] watch the videos and use the reading/activities to help you retain it to pass them though. So, to summarize: they made it was simple as they could while making sure you know what you need to know at the most fundamental levels, but you have to watch/read/do everything they give you to get that information and pass the class.

I'm enjoying the course, and I'm glad we're able to leave an overall rating; Even though it's a new course, having to remember to scroll down to the bottom of every page is a lot, considering all the information we're taking in. Every page might equal a lot of feedback or minimal participation. Objectively, if we had the opportunity of leaving mid and post course reviews; I think it may produce data that is much more relevant and useful when applying updates. Oh, and it goes without saying; I appreciate all my course instructors as well as the oportunity to learn and grow within this platform.

This course it quite interesting and has made me fall in love with cybersecurity. Thank you Ashley for such a great delivery.

I learnt about the 8 domains of CISSP and the domains I got interested in were; Security architecture and Engineering, IAM, Communications and Network Security and then Security operations- security breaches investigation.

Also, I learnt more about SIEM tools and dashboards, Playbooks and most interestingly the future of SIEM tools relating to IoTs, Artificial learning and machine learning.

Looking forward to developing my skills in this field and engaging it in my career.

I highly recommend the Google Cybersecurity Specialisation! The course content is comprehensive, covering essential topics like network security, encryption, and threat detection, while maintaining a clear, approachable format. The hands-on labs were particularly useful for reinforcing key concepts and building real-world skills. This course has significantly boosted my understanding of cybersecurity and has equipped me with practical skills to advance in the field. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, this course is a fantastic investment in your professional growth!

This course, as in the others in this specialization, presents a very good outline of the subject matter. The quizzes and activities can be completed using the information given within the course. That information is organized well and is well and clearly presented. However, it is important to take the reading assignments seriously. This course is a start. It sets the learner on a path. To get the full value of the course, the learner will need to go beyond the material within the course and follow up on the references cited in the reading assignments.

If I ever needed the training to expose me to threats, vulnerabilities and risks associated with conducting daily business activity in cyberspace and how best to mitigate these, this would be the course I would seek out.

It not only describes the nature of these; threats, vulnerabilities, and risks but also places them in a situational context for the learner to better appreciate. Frameworks, playbooks and tools are also discussed to help learners become aware of efforts to curb risk and better protect assets.

This course is amazing! I’ve been looking into it a lot, and I’m really happy I’m doing this. It isn’t overly complicated in any way but ensures that you cover all the basics of cybersecurity, allowing you to enter any field within it. I appreciate the provided learning style as well. While the course duration may be a little exaggerated, I like that it’s consistently delivered and include the helpful YouTube videos. Preparing with those videos was a lifesaver before coming here to get certified.

I will tell you I loved this course. I have been instructing Cybersecurity since it was only called Information Assurance. I am a contractor that supports the military, so I have trained or instructed security for 35 years, because before computer security involved facility security, Badge security, Filing cabinet security, safe security, and personnel security levels, investigations, and read-ons and read-offs as personnel with security clearances completed a permenant change of station (PCS)

Hi, Loved Ones My name is K. Srinivas, and I work for an Indian Internet service provider as a technical manager. Fans of cybersecurity! I'm excited to continue learning and to interact with people in the community to exchange thoughts, opinions, and best practices from real-world encounters! The Coursera team offers an excellent education in cybersecurity, and I have earned my second degree. I appreciate all of the team members' efforts. Regards Srinivas

By doing this course, my knowledge has increased a lot and it is going to benefit me a lot. Going forward, when I join the organization in future, it will benefit me a lot. In this course we have covered CISSPS 8 Security to MAN Security Flavor CAN Control Security Audit Basic Security to Protect SSN Data Playbook Complete Management Security. What we have done practically through this course has also benefited me a lot, my knowledge is increasing very well.

"Play It Safe: Risk Management in Cybersecurity" is an informative and insightful course that is well-suited for cybersecurity professionals looking to deepen their understanding of risk management and enhance their skills in assessing and mitigating security risks. It's a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge. Many Thanks to Coursera and Google for the scholarship opportunity.

I was auditing this course having started on the first course and I am really enjoying myself and learning a lot. However, I am unable to pay for the subscription currently and I have consequently applied for a scholarship for this course as I make financial arrangements to be able to pay my subscription to continue learning. Just wondering, having done the Module 1 Test for this course, do I have to re-sit when I finally clear the monthly subscription?

The course structure was great and concise, providing sufficient information for non-technical people, by decoding all the jargon involved. The week 4 material had an excellent demonstration of security incident responses (second part of the week 4 material). But such example and demonstration was in-depth only in week 4 materials. So, as a suggestion, making such conceptual clarity for all the concepts would be helpful and much more practical.

I found the second course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate program to be a valuable continuation of my cybersecurity education. It provided a deeper understanding of frameworks, controls, risk management, and threat identification while offering practical hands-on activities and guidance from experienced Google employees. Overall, this course has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of cybersecurity.

Pretty cool course. if you already have a plus and network plus and work help desk then the course so far is just kind of a basic overview of cybersecurity. if i'm familiar with the material, I play the video back at a faster speed. it has quizzes to work your memory, but it seems like the course is more about the practical aspects of actually working as a cyber analyst as opposed to learning a bunch of definitions which is great.

This course taught me about the eight security domains focused on by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), as well as specific security controls, frameworks, and compliance standards. I additionally learned how to use various security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, as well as how to respond to security incidents using a playbook.

I have clearly understood the course by the expert professionals from the google. I am gaining confidence everyday by learning from these courses. Getting ready to implement my learnings in the real time scenarios. Thank you google for this initiative to transform people like me into a future ready technologies. Thank you coursera for giving this opportunity and platform to make our dreams come true in these technologies.

As a data analyst entry level, I am passionate about finding insights and making data-driven decisions that can help businesses achieve their objectives. I am constantly striving to learn new skills and technologies that can help me improve my craft and bring more value to my work. I would love to learn more about the courses and to follow a journey as a professional in the future in this new field.

This course gives you a deeper insight into the CISSP Security Domains and explains each domain in way that is easily understood. It refreshes you on the NIST Cyber security framework and goes a bit deeper in how it can be applied when mitigating risks. It gives an overview and application of the playbooks, security controls and the tools cybersecurity professionals use as they mitigate risks.

It was a lot honestly to take in, but learning about the playbook was my favorite so far in this course. I understand why we need to prevent incidents from the threat actors. You really have to rely on communication within this course it sounds like. Employees, stakeholders, and the security analyst all have to be on the same page. I might be wording this correctly but that's my take on it.

I have many years of experience in physical security in a healthcare setting, including Emergency Departments. There is a lot of bleed-over, conceptually, from that experience into cybersecurity. Some terminology is different and some concepts are applied in differing stages. This course really brought these things into focus helped me make the translation. I'm excited to continue.

Wow, what an amazing experience to learn from industry experts, in between motivational videos really inspired me a lot, now I am truly confident and excited to learn more and to pursue my career in Cyber Security. Thank you Google and Coursera for creating such a great learning opportunity. Everyone in the video lectures much deserve an appreciation for being so cool and realistic.

she is my best teacher on this whole 8 courses . google if you are reading this i want to tell you she is such a great teacher and a smart person , you are lucky to have such a good person working in your company . i loved this course and loved how easy she made it to understand and i got the highest grade in this course which is approximately 95% .

thank you so much teacher

Material was easy to understand and Instructor was brilliant. The only tip that will give to make this course better is based on the Quizzes. When you fail a question on a quiz, it will be nice to get an link to the answer that has highlighted text of the course materials that shows the answer. This can be added to the video review.

Overall the the Satisfaction is 100%