One thing Gerald didn't get a chance to do was in the following lessons you start to get more hands on. The early lessons are more about theory of CIA and CISSP. The next lesson is Linux and SQL, you get to use a VM environment. You get hands on using Linux for checking and using permissions, you also use SQL in a database to run queries to help in a security event. Same for python, Google Chronical and Splunk. I agree about how to use this on a resume. If you pay attention each lesson gives you the skills and knowledge gained that you can use in your resume. "Familiar with SQL and running queries to support a team during security event, completed a hands on simulated project in a VM environment". I think this is the best part of the training if you are changing careers and need some more hands one experience.
Be careful how you word things tho. If it was a solo activity then you didnt actually “support a team”. Those kinds of tricksy tactics will be caught in the interview and make everyone look pretty silly
@@slip6699 Ok but running through a solo scenario isnt the same thing as “supporting a team during a security event”. That’s just a lie. Edit: If you HAVE to embellish your resume for some reason, stick to skills you can learn in a day or so. You will not be able to fake having worked on a security team, nor will you be able to rush that experience in a day or two before a potential interview.
I used the Google Cybersecurity Certificate to prepare myself for CompTIA Security +. 9 days after finishing the Google cert, I passed Sec+ on the first try with a 784. You're still gonna need to study and take practice exams for the Sec+. Mind you, I have no IT work experience. I have an interview next week for a junior sys admin. The Google cybersecurity cert pushed me in a direction I didn't think was possible.
Hey guys, I completed the program last night, and I definitely agree with Dr. Auger this program is geared for the newbie in mind. I had a slight understanding of program languages prior to starting this course so this really helped. I started this course June 13, with 4 kids on summer vacation, so being a dad and handling home duties was tough but manageable. You can do it guys!!!
Great feedback and thank you for sharing. 4 kids wowzers. I have 2 and it was a busy summer lol. Congrats on managing your time and crushing the learning.
@@johnvardy9559 you’ll get there John, when i started the courses, the process seemed monumental, pace yourself and take 20 minute breaks in between sections if you need “pomodoro” technique.
I would like to add an important fact here. If you are able to blast through it within 7 days, not necessarily mastering it all, you keep the course even if you cancel the trial so long as you finish it! So then after blasting through it, you can then go through everything else without having to pay monthly. It’s what I did and now I’m currently going through it a second time for real.
I noticed google has published all the course videos on RUclips so I wonder if watching through and studying all the videos and then signing up for the cert will enable someone to maybe pass the exam in 7 days and skip the fee. Also I have heard they are pretty generous with giving 'financial aid' making the course free if you just fill out the form and explain why you can't afford it.
I had 0 knowledge of cybersecurity prior to this certificate and it took me 3 weeks of focus to complete the entire program. I genuinely loved it and it helped confirm that Cybersecurity + Python programming is the field I want to spend at least the next 20 years working in. I was trying to become professional web developer before starting this program but I hated a lot of the fluff that came with it. Cybersecurity motivates me unlike anything else because the work is truly important - even the tasks I'm not too fond of.
Another great thing about Google's Cybersecurity Certification by doing it first it serves as an excellent primer for Comptia's Security + exam so when it's time to study for Sec+ it should feel like a review. Also, Completing the entire Google Cybersecurity Cert the recipient is given a 30% off coupon for the Comptia Security + exam.
This was my follow up question to Gerald, I appreciate your insight and would love to know when you apply the code that's if you haven't taken the course already yet.
@@akin9868 a person only get the code once you complete the entire certification course i.e. all eight courses/modules/sections and then when that person applies to take Comptia's Security + they can use the code. I haven't gotten the 30% off coupon yet because I'm still in process on finishing up Google's Cybersecurity Certification.
@@ultravioletiris6241 I'm going by several cybersecurity professionals on RUclips whom have taken the Sec+ and they stated that the Google Cybersecurity Cert will help prepare for the Comptia Sec+ exam. That doesn't mean you can just take the Google Cert and then immediately take SEC+ with no additional study time but the Google Cybersecurity Cert Training should make studying for Sec+ much easier.
Being in the cybersecurity field, I have to say the depth of knowledge and content is very relevant! The labs that are included give you hands-on Wireshark, Linux, Python and SQL practice. Maybe not enough to be an expert, but enough to be familiar and know what you're doing with practice. Almost completed but I'm impressed!
I've been a software tester on the largest data migration project in my province's history for the last 2 years. I took a break to take a full-stack development software boot camp to better understand what I was testing. Amongst doing this, security has immediately caught my interest. I'm an adult learner in her mind thirties starting my life over after leaving my marriage. Without taking a penny from him, I worked my toosh off to pay off my debt and educate myself. I'd like to so my best to avoid taking on debt but cybersecurity is extremely interesting to me. I have a Mac m2 chip for a device :/ What are the best 3 pieces of advice you can give to help steer someone looking to get into this while taking on as little to no debt as possible? If you get back to me, thank you in advance! If not, I understand.
This is a good beginner course. I've got 25 years experience, lots of programming, SQL DBA for 5 years, CCNA, F5, Azure and 10 years as a consultant for a vendor servicing F500 and govt customers on security architecture. Currently studying CISSP and I'd suggest this as a beginner course. Recommended.
@sinankula0 Yes, if you're willing to research each point more deeply. Most beginners battle with cryptography, especially asymmetrical, so be prepared to go in depth yourself with each point. As a comprehensive beginner course, yes I'd recommend it.
I just started this and have zero Cybersecurity or IT background. I really debated if this would be worth it and so far it has been! Seeing this review from Gerald validated my choice and I really appreciate it. Since I'm trying to change from a 23 year Telecom guy into Cybersecurity, I was worried about wasting my time at my age. Not as worried now. So far the content is easy to understand and my only problem is taking notes in cursive after like 40 years of not using it!
Hey bstill, I'm a 20 year old working in the Telecom industry and looking at the Google cert to break into Cybersecurity. How are things working out with you, I assume you finished the cert??
As someone who worked in factories and warehouses only, without knowing what to do in life. THIS course is PERFECT to start, to have an actually career. I'm on my 4th course of the program, entering on the SQL and Linux course, you do learn A LOT plus a lot of hands on.
I'm interested in the course too, I took the Foundations module in my trial but have paused progression for now. How do you like to take notes, if any? That's what I'm unsure about so far tbh
@@fin1423 i take down regular notes , for things that I find difficult to understand, I use chat gpt to break it down in simpler terms , or to give examples of the concept . Also I always take the quizzes over until I get each question right.
@@thwahirmahammed4334 to be honest I’m terrible at writing notes. I jot down the broad topics down and basically memorize the details and take quizzes. I wish I had a better answer
I am taking the Google Cyber Security courses now. I will say it's comprehensive from a novice point of view. I started About three weeks ago and I've completed four out of eight courses and half way through course five. Thus far, I haven't gone gang buster on it for eight hours a day, more like three hours a day, giving weekends off. I hear this will definantely help with the knowledge base to take the Comp TIA Security+ that I will do next. I'll keep you posted =)
As someone who has also taken the course (working on third certificate rn), this is definitely the best representation of the Google Cybersecurity Course. Majority of content creators don’t go into depth. It should be known that completing the google course actually provides you a 30% discount for the CompTIA Security+. What I’d like to know is how similar are the two? Some people say that the Google course basically prepares you for the CompTIA exam, while others will go ahead and tell you there’s still more in-depth details in the CompTIA study guide.
I'm about 50% through the entire program. Finishing up the module on Linux/SQL. Because I already completed the Google IT Support program and some CompTIA cert, some of the Cyber program has been redundant, however, I still look at it as showing extra incentive on my resume as always looking to add new skills, certs, etc.
thank you so much for this video. I have been really looking for so many answers in such minimal time. this gives me a peace of mind knowing that I can actually go and do this course without thinking it's a scam. I've been getting an extreme volume of 3rd party online programs, contacting me with ridiculous amount to attend a 6-month course. Thank you again for this very well detailed information about coursera. well explained.
Stumbled on this channel from a Reddit suggestion. Glad I found it! I am considering moving into the CS field after having 20+ years in IT (Dev/Software Architect/Data Analyst/Networking). At first, I was just wanting to learn something new so I decided to give the course a try. I had some time since I had just finished a project and was ready to decompress. Anyways, my personal challenge was to learn and get it finished within the 7 day trial. I am a fast reader so I played the video at 2x with transcript and that made it so much better! I was able to wrap it up in 8 days (already familiar with Linux, SQL, Python - so the quizzes were very elementary). The part I really liked was having a deeper understanding on NIST, SIEM, etc. Getting to actually play with the different SIEM tools was helpful. Is taking the CISSP worth it? I am ready for a change and would like to get feedback. Thanks!
I've completed my Sec+ before this and decided to take it while i had extra time off - passed first 4 courses in a day (all day that is). Skip the junk stuff to get the items completed and later you can go back and do the portfolio stuff on your own time. Mark that stuff complete and leave your comments
I've always been interested in this kind of stuff but never really pursued it further. Now after seeing how cost effective these courses are I think I'm going to go for it!
I have zero background and new absolutely nothing before starting the course. If you had asked me what a port was I'd have said it was somewhere you park your boat. Loved the course - Worked dawn till dusk for 14 days and got it done - too fast tbh but took good notes for reference. Certainly opened my eyes and now enjoying channels like this. Btw, this course gets you a 30% discount on the CompTia+ which might be useful for the old resumé.
How did you take notes and still be done in 14 days with no prior IT background. I'm taking notes(in a book) and it's slowing down my process. I have no IT background. Kindly advise
@@lydiahnganga5059 I use Notion. I made a database consisting of all 8 courses. On each course page, I created the headings and subheadings of the course content. The transcripts for the videos are available on the course, and on Google's RUclips channel; I copied and pasted these into chatGPT and got bullet point summaries. Went through those and highlighted important points in white, key concepts in orange and events and people in blue and code in green. Then watched the videos at 1.5x speed and while checking for useful graphics that I could screenshot. The readings generally expand upon the videos, going into a bit more detail but you can go through these, again with highlighter. Finally, I'd ask myself questions and note them down. I also made a database of all the tasks and activities. Some of the tasks I whizzed through and went back to at a later date. It sounds quite systematic, it didn't start like that! After a few days, I kind of developed this method to get things done faster. A month later, I couldn't remember half the stuff I had learned but I had these notes and went through them and it all came back. Hope this helps and Good luck!
Hey man. First time seeing your videos. Great content. Just got my certification (I'm a software engineer looking to change careers into cybersecurity). If I can provide one feedback on your video is that it has too many cuts between scenes. I'm no content creator, and that can be something just in my head you know, but is just a feedback after all. All the best brow.
Hi I'm from South Africa Video helped a lot especially about what to put on my cv/resume tools used, coding python, surf shark. As i am starting this course through a South African Institution via scholarship. To start out my career in Cyber Security. Thanks You
@nyamze29 I'm good, thanks I wanted to ask if you've done the certificate. I'm currently doing a diploma in IT Software Development and wanted to look into cybersecurity. As a South african, how is it finding a job in cybersecurity, especially the entry-level position 🥲
I've done the certificate for as I didn't know anything about cyber security. But I did it for free through RLabs. At the time they were running in conjunction with Google. Some Google Africa scholarship programme. You will have to email RLabs to find out more about it.
Congratulations! Do you have any other certifications besides the Google certification? Comptia + or Security +? I was under the impression a person with no Cybersecurity experience would need more than the Google certification to get an entry level job. Thank you!
I'm in the course my experience isn't 100% in cybersecurity but I've been in IT since 2000. The big keys are the emulators and building the portfolio, which shows you somewhat know what you're doing. I went through 3 months of classes in a month, and I'm on schedule for 2 months for completion. This does help you narrow down what you want in regard to your path. I worked a lot a an incident manager but after some time I've decided yea i'll be a Security Incident Manager since i understand networks and have worked in enterprise network monitoring etc it would allow me to access and explain what's taking/taken place better than others.
I just came across this video and saw your comment. How is it going? I am an Incident Manager at the moment and have been thinking of taking this google course. Would be interested if you landed a cyber sec job and if so, we’re you able to leverage your previous experience for better pay than you were making as an IM?
Hi Gerald - thank you for your assessment of the Google Cybersecurity course. Once a person completes the entire eight courses, what do you suggest for a next move to prepare for the cybersecurity job market? For instance, do you suggest another Google certificate? Do you suggest another certificate with another source? Thank you very much for your time and help.
I think google certs are very new and eventually will have a place as something to look to. Tech is a hard field to break into and harder to change background status quos, its gotta wiggle its way in but its totally got a huge future.
Cool I’m over halfway through it now trying to transition into cyber security. Just retiring from military and Have no background in it. Also going to start studying for Sec+. I love how it has the hands on labs for people like me. They do a good job of having some of each. As you go further in the lessons there’s more and more labs. That’s a good idea I’ll need to utilize the knowledge from each lesson to learn how to speak to an interview. I have zero tech background, nor know geek speak yet, so I’ll have to learn all that part. Thanks for sharing your expertise with this! What certs do you recommend a beginner to start with?
Hello I've been considering changing my job into a more interesting work and I came across cyber security been looking into it and came across this video its really tempting to do the Google cs and get into cyber security
hi vecino Gerald... logre el certificado de ciberseguridad de google. fue algo traumático pues lo saque en un mes. pero valió la pena. ahora buscare el siguiente nivel. saludos.
@@persephionie7412 It's easy man. I got it done in a week as well. You'll take a longer time on the 4th and 5th course. All you're doing is memorizing the table of contents of all 8 courses and some hands on training.
If you sign up for it or anything, suggest having a schedule/plan and sticking to it. I see a lot of ppl sign up and then delay delay. Here you on 22 and trying to figure it out. I was a diff person at 22 then I am now and it resonates w/me 😊
I took the course up to course 3 and then stopped, i found to many videos about selling this course that could have been used to teaching, it gave the impression i was looking at a infomercial. Also it touches upon python, but python is a very extensive language to do anything of scripting in python you need a loot of class time and go through the many great pyton textbooks used in college to really get a good understanding, because if you go to a employer and say you know python in respect to cybersecurity, they might ask you how to create a python script to look for a MIM attack, such a script is over 300 lines long involving a lot of aspects of python programming that this course barely touches. To me its to much for a very beginner level this would be more of a intermediary type of cert.
A) Many times Coursera asks you directly to pay the $45 in advance also for 7 days trials. B) This cert is BASIC knowledge and by no means of any value if you wanna apply to CS related jobs. This is simply a Coursera sponsored video.
I agree this alone won’t get you a job but it does provide intro and fundamentals across a wide spectrum. For those wit no bg it’s a great primer. Thx for sharing ur thoughts and commenting. 💙
GREAT CONTENT! I have 15 years of experience in finance, specifically in Sales, Banking, and Management. I have a BS in Business administration. Which one of these certificates would you recommend? I got laid off a couple of months ago and am looking to improve my credentials and possibly change my career.
Hello Gerald. I just found out about the Google Cybersecurity certificate a few days ago, and I now ran across your videos today. I got my CCNA a few months ago and am about to take my Security+ exam soon, then I plan to get an EH cert, probably OSCP, after that. I definitely want to get this Google cert, but should I still pursue the Security+? Is it good to have both? Or just one of them is enough? If I want to go into EH as a career, is this Google cert enough for that? Or I should get OSCP, eJPT, Pentest+, etc after that? Sorry for so many questions, but I need your expert advice!
If you are going to do Security+ and the Google Cyber Security Cert, do Google first, because it gives you a discount voucher for the Security+ exam. Good luck.
yes, that's right. I just completed Google CS yesterday and will take Sec+ in a few days. Also, what do you think about the data analytics and science courses on Coursera? Data science is also good to get into? Or a bunch of hype?@@danielfrohlich9615
Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I review the curriculum and give my thoughts pros/cons. It’s not a simple yes no because it depends on factors that I cover in video.
Hey, 🎉 I've been into the other I.T. course designed by Google via Coursera the Google IT Support Professional certificate course, and I have loved the Cyber security part of that course. Now I wanted to know, is it wise for me to take this Cyber security course or they have something better for me? NB. Though I've been an IT student for last 20 years but believe me I've been lost in somewhere and couldn't maintain the knowledge. This IT Support Professional certificate has made my days or months knowledgeable, my only concern of disappointment is the fact that I don't have a place to practice all that education. I live n work in tiny remote town of Baluchistán, Pakistan so sometimes I see nothing to go with and 😢😢.
Is it possible to review the Microsoft cyber security? That one has potential and the one I am aiming for. That one has a voucher for the Azure 900 exam. I plan to specialize with azure.
I recently pass the security+ and is looking to do the google cyber cert. Should I do the google cert or would it be a waste of time since I already pass the security+? I have no tech experience and trying to get into cybersecurity.
Appreciate the video, I'm in the process in changing careers, I was thinking in getting IT Certificate, do you recommend to in taking Cybersecurity or they go hand in hand? I would eventually like to be consultant in one way or another, what do you recommend? Thanks once again.
Thank you so much Dr. Gerald on clarifying on how to build up one's CV when one finishes the course. I really needed to hear that. Thanks a lot for a very explanatory video also. Much Love from Nigeria. 💌
My GRC Analyst master class is pretty solid 😊 (if you want GRC path). TCM Academy PEH course is great if you want to pentester. I dont have a solid blue rec rn though.
What was the other "big one in the room" cybersecurity cert you were referring to? Is it the CompTIA Security+? I'm new to this area and would appreciate some clarity here. Thank you!
Hi Gerald, if I take this course for 3 months and before completion of 3 months I want to finish all the 8 courses is that possible? Suppose if I can complete it in 2 months. is there any possibilities to get certifications earlier and also any refund?
I have 15 years of tech support experience, including troubleshooting a firewall for 5 years. Will this course help me get into SOC roles? What courses suite mid career level professionals like me, with 10+ years of experience? Please guide.
I’m taking a 5k course security + and a few more certs…you learn on your own as you go but but it feels like it’s Toto much to learn and the videos suck butt …I learn more on youtube than in there…smh..pray for me folks
Thank you for this amazing video :) Please i have a question i want to study the certificate but i don't have any experience in coding, Python or SQL i read that its for beginners level but is it really for someone like me have zero background in coding. Thank you for your help. .
After this alone, not very good. This is a good base but you will need to add to it and get practical skills in the specific area of cyber you want to work in
Hi, i have computer sience bachelor, is this course good for starting cyber security???, cuz i have finished compTIA A+ and it was very basic course, please answer my question, thank u in advance
I know this was 6 months ago. However, I will be graduating this fall with a degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management and I had to take all of these classes and more for my degree. My question is should I still get this certification if I already am receiving my degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management just to have it, or is it not necessary?
@@SimplyCyber- I graduated with a masters in Info Security and Assurance 3yrs ago. One of the biggest issues I've had looking for a job, was the lack of having hands-on experience. NOONE would hire me because I lacked experience. I saw what Google offered in their Cybersecurity cert package. I'm gonna take that to refresh myself. One thing that still reigns supreme is experience. Employers still want experience regardless of education. Having a cert won't guarantee a job, but I'm sure it'll help!
Just a note I don't know about other Cybersecurity professionals but I know myself if you did something that started earlier or later you'd be better off you hit smack dap on my company morning scrum so I can't catch it but I do watch it after Scrum.
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One thing Gerald didn't get a chance to do was in the following lessons you start to get more hands on. The early lessons are more about theory of CIA and CISSP. The next lesson is Linux and SQL, you get to use a VM environment. You get hands on using Linux for checking and using permissions, you also use SQL in a database to run queries to help in a security event. Same for python, Google Chronical and Splunk.
I agree about how to use this on a resume. If you pay attention each lesson gives you the skills and knowledge gained that you can use in your resume. "Familiar with SQL and running queries to support a team during security event, completed a hands on simulated project in a VM environment".
I think this is the best part of the training if you are changing careers and need some more hands one experience.
Good to know and thank you for sharing. going to pin this puppy so folks see this. thanks!
Be careful how you word things tho. If it was a solo activity then you didnt actually “support a team”. Those kinds of tricksy tactics will be caught in the interview and make everyone look pretty silly
@@ultravioletiris6241 yeah, that's true. In this case the scenario was a team setting if I remember it correctly.
@@slip6699 Ok but running through a solo scenario isnt the same thing as “supporting a team during a security event”. That’s just a lie.
Edit: If you HAVE to embellish your resume for some reason, stick to skills you can learn in a day or so. You will not be able to fake having worked on a security team, nor will you be able to rush that experience in a day or two before a potential interview.
Thanks for the heads up mate!
I used the Google Cybersecurity Certificate to prepare myself for CompTIA Security +. 9 days after finishing the Google cert, I passed Sec+ on the first try with a 784. You're still gonna need to study and take practice exams for the Sec+. Mind you, I have no IT work experience. I have an interview next week for a junior sys admin. The Google cybersecurity cert pushed me in a direction I didn't think was possible.
awesome feedback and use case. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the Sec+ and crush the interview 💪
This is awesome
Hell yeah bro I’m glad to see someone succeeded in what I was planning to do
Awesome!! I’m on my 4th corse with 2 weeks forth of work. I like it a lot. Good work my friend. See you in the field !!
Bro please update us and let us know if u got the job :)
Hey guys, I completed the program last night, and I definitely agree with Dr. Auger this program is geared for the newbie in mind. I had a slight understanding of program languages prior to starting this course so this really helped. I started this course June 13, with 4 kids on summer vacation, so being a dad and handling home duties was tough but manageable. You can do it guys!!!
Great feedback and thank you for sharing. 4 kids wowzers. I have 2 and it was a busy summer lol. Congrats on managing your time and crushing the learning.
@@SimplyCyber thank you Doc, couldn’t of done it without the show, I picked up so much value, it definitely helped me along the way.
I'm on the same situation but I'm trying hard
@@johnvardy9559 you’ll get there John, when i started the courses, the process seemed monumental, pace yourself and take 20 minute breaks in between sections if you need “pomodoro” technique.
Where you able to get a job? Thank you for you're time
I would like to add an important fact here. If you are able to blast through it within 7 days, not necessarily mastering it all, you keep the course even if you cancel the trial so long as you finish it! So then after blasting through it, you can then go through everything else without having to pay monthly. It’s what I did and now I’m currently going through it a second time for real.
Holy crap! This was a sponsored read so I doubt I could have got that in the Final Cut holy crap would a hack!!!! Thx.
Thank you so much for this. I was genuinely worried about the monthly fee that I can't afford. I will definitely try this hack.
@@vuyelwamavuma2865 same here. I’m glad I could help out.
I noticed google has published all the course videos on RUclips so I wonder if watching through and studying all the videos and then signing up for the cert will enable someone to maybe pass the exam in 7 days and skip the fee. Also I have heard they are pretty generous with giving 'financial aid' making the course free if you just fill out the form and explain why you can't afford it.
😮😮😮😮genius!!!!
I had 0 knowledge of cybersecurity prior to this certificate and it took me 3 weeks of focus to complete the entire program. I genuinely loved it and it helped confirm that Cybersecurity + Python programming is the field I want to spend at least the next 20 years working in. I was trying to become professional web developer before starting this program but I hated a lot of the fluff that came with it. Cybersecurity motivates me unlike anything else because the work is truly important - even the tasks I'm not too fond of.
Same
I LOVE Cybersecurity. 💙
@@SimplyCyber Thanks for sharing your passion with us! It helps a lot 👍🏾
Next move, is to Kali Linux. Kali welcomes you all!
@@rangersmythYezzir, already there!
Another great thing about Google's Cybersecurity Certification by doing it first it serves as an excellent primer for Comptia's Security + exam so when it's time to study for Sec+ it should feel like a review. Also, Completing the entire Google Cybersecurity Cert the recipient is given a 30% off coupon for the Comptia Security + exam.
This was my follow up question to Gerald, I appreciate your insight and would love to know when you apply the code that's if you haven't taken the course already yet.
So many people who havent taken Sec+ yet are saying that this course prepares well for it.
@@akin9868 a person only get the code once you complete the entire certification course i.e. all eight courses/modules/sections and then when that person applies to take Comptia's Security + they can use the code. I haven't gotten the 30% off coupon yet because I'm still in process on finishing up Google's Cybersecurity Certification.
@@ultravioletiris6241 I'm going by several cybersecurity professionals on RUclips whom have taken the Sec+ and they stated that the Google Cybersecurity Cert will help prepare for the Comptia Sec+ exam. That doesn't mean you can just take the Google Cert and then immediately take SEC+ with no additional study time but the Google Cybersecurity Cert Training should make studying for Sec+ much easier.
@@emmanueldark993 did you get it?
Being in the cybersecurity field, I have to say the depth of knowledge and content is very relevant! The labs that are included give you hands-on Wireshark, Linux, Python and SQL practice. Maybe not enough to be an expert, but enough to be familiar and know what you're doing with practice. Almost completed but I'm impressed!
I've been a software tester on the largest data migration project in my province's history for the last 2 years. I took a break to take a full-stack development software boot camp to better understand what I was testing. Amongst doing this, security has immediately caught my interest. I'm an adult learner in her mind thirties starting my life over after leaving my marriage. Without taking a penny from him, I worked my toosh off to pay off my debt and educate myself. I'd like to so my best to avoid taking on debt but cybersecurity is extremely interesting to me. I have a Mac m2 chip for a device :/ What are the best 3 pieces of advice you can give to help steer someone looking to get into this while taking on as little to no debt as possible? If you get back to me, thank you in advance! If not, I understand.
@@BrinleyBlogettei like toosh 😮
This is a good beginner course. I've got 25 years experience, lots of programming, SQL DBA for 5 years, CCNA, F5, Azure and 10 years as a consultant for a vendor servicing F500 and govt customers on security architecture. Currently studying CISSP and I'd suggest this as a beginner course.
Recommended.
chill out dude
Hey what do you think about the new Microsoft cyber sec cert vs this,
@@juli7376There is no limit!
Heey thanks for the review. do you think its a good course if you dont have any it-experience?
@sinankula0 Yes, if you're willing to research each point more deeply. Most beginners battle with cryptography, especially asymmetrical, so be prepared to go in depth yourself with each point. As a comprehensive beginner course, yes I'd recommend it.
I just started this and have zero Cybersecurity or IT background. I really debated if this would be worth it and so far it has been! Seeing this review from Gerald validated my choice and I really appreciate it. Since I'm trying to change from a 23 year Telecom guy into Cybersecurity, I was worried about wasting my time at my age. Not as worried now. So far the content is easy to understand and my only problem is taking notes in cursive after like 40 years of not using it!
Why cursive? Use a digital note taking system like obsidian or notion so you can search it wicked easy later.
Hey bstill, I'm a 20 year old working in the Telecom industry and looking at the Google cert to break into Cybersecurity. How are things working out with you, I assume you finished the cert??
Have you already got any job offer or interview ?
As someone who worked in factories and warehouses only, without knowing what to do in life. THIS course is PERFECT to start, to have an actually career. I'm on my 4th course of the program, entering on the SQL and Linux course, you do learn A LOT plus a lot of hands on.
I’m taking this course right now, it has everything security + has but a few extra labs like Linux , siem tools. I like it so far
I'm interested in the course too, I took the Foundations module in my trial but have paused progression for now. How do you like to take notes, if any? That's what I'm unsure about so far tbh
@@fin1423 i take down regular notes , for things that I find difficult to understand, I use chat gpt to break it down in simpler terms , or to give examples of the concept . Also I always take the quizzes over until I get each question right.
@@presendieu22 how are you taking down notes buddy ??? Is it through book or saving notes from the course itself ???
@@thwahirmahammed4334 to be honest I’m terrible at writing notes. I jot down the broad topics down and basically memorize the details and take quizzes. I wish I had a better answer
@@thwahirmahammed4334it's called a 🖊️
I am taking the Google Cyber Security courses now. I will say it's comprehensive from a novice point of view. I started About three weeks ago and I've completed four out of eight courses and half way through course five. Thus far, I haven't gone gang buster on it for eight hours a day, more like three hours a day, giving weekends off. I hear this will definantely help with the knowledge base to take the Comp TIA Security+ that I will do next. I'll keep you posted =)
Well?
Have you had any job offers?
As someone who has also taken the course (working on third certificate rn), this is definitely the best representation of the Google Cybersecurity Course. Majority of content creators don’t go into depth.
It should be known that completing
the google course actually provides you a 30% discount for the CompTIA Security+. What I’d like to know is how similar are the two? Some people say that the Google course basically prepares you for the CompTIA exam, while others will go ahead and tell you there’s still more in-depth details in the CompTIA study guide.
First off thanks for the review and how I stack up against other content creators. Second thanks for the extra info for folks taking it on the comptia
I'm about 50% through the entire program. Finishing up the module on Linux/SQL. Because I already completed the Google IT Support program and some CompTIA cert, some of the Cyber program has been redundant, however, I still look at it as showing extra incentive on my resume as always looking to add new skills, certs, etc.
thank you so much for this video. I have been really looking for so many answers in such minimal time. this gives me a peace of mind knowing that I can actually go and do this course without thinking it's a scam. I've been getting an extreme volume of 3rd party online programs, contacting me with ridiculous amount to attend a 6-month course. Thank you again for this very well detailed information about coursera. well explained.
Stumbled on this channel from a Reddit suggestion. Glad I found it! I am considering moving into the CS field after having 20+ years in IT (Dev/Software Architect/Data Analyst/Networking). At first, I was just wanting to learn something new so I decided to give the course a try. I had some time since I had just finished a project and was ready to decompress. Anyways, my personal challenge was to learn and get it finished within the 7 day trial. I am a fast reader so I played the video at 2x with transcript and that made it so much better! I was able to wrap it up in 8 days (already familiar with Linux, SQL, Python - so the quizzes were very elementary). The part I really liked was having a deeper understanding on NIST, SIEM, etc. Getting to actually play with the different SIEM tools was helpful.
Is taking the CISSP worth it? I am ready for a change and would like to get feedback. Thanks!
I've completed my Sec+ before this and decided to take it while i had extra time off - passed first 4 courses in a day (all day that is). Skip the junk stuff to get the items completed and later you can go back and do the portfolio stuff on your own time. Mark that stuff complete and leave your comments
Just started this 2 weeks ago can’t wait to see this review
I've always been interested in this kind of stuff but never really pursued it further. Now after seeing how cost effective these courses are I think I'm going to go for it!
I have zero background and new absolutely nothing before starting the course. If you had asked me what a port was I'd have said it was somewhere you park your boat. Loved the course - Worked dawn till dusk for 14 days and got it done - too fast tbh but took good notes for reference. Certainly opened my eyes and now enjoying channels like this. Btw, this course gets you a 30% discount on the CompTia+ which might be useful for the old resumé.
Didnt know about the discount. very cool, and congrats on the commitment and vigilance to learning. Glad you're enjoying the vids.
How did you take notes and still be done in 14 days with no prior IT background. I'm taking notes(in a book) and it's slowing down my process. I have no IT background. Kindly advise
@@lydiahnganga5059 I use Notion. I made a database consisting of all 8 courses. On each course page, I created the headings and subheadings of the course content. The transcripts for the videos are available on the course, and on Google's RUclips channel; I copied and pasted these into chatGPT and got bullet point summaries. Went through those and highlighted important points in white, key concepts in orange and events and people in blue and code in green. Then watched the videos at 1.5x speed and while checking for useful graphics that I could screenshot. The readings generally expand upon the videos, going into a bit more detail but you can go through these, again with highlighter. Finally, I'd ask myself questions and note them down. I also made a database of all the tasks and activities. Some of the tasks I whizzed through and went back to at a later date.
It sounds quite systematic, it didn't start like that! After a few days, I kind of developed this method to get things done faster. A month later, I couldn't remember half the stuff I had learned but I had these notes and went through them and it all came back. Hope this helps and Good luck!
😂😂😂 Love this. Definitely agree. If someone asks me about a port, I’m going to think they’re referring to wine. I hope this class changes that.
@@lydiahnganga5059 Try taking notes in software like obsidian so you can easily search and find the info you are looking for.
Hey man. First time seeing your videos. Great content. Just got my certification (I'm a software engineer looking to change careers into cybersecurity). If I can provide one feedback on your video is that it has too many cuts between scenes. I'm no content creator, and that can be something just in my head you know, but is just a feedback after all. All the best brow.
Hi I'm from South Africa
Video helped a lot especially about what to put on my cv/resume tools used, coding python, surf shark. As i am starting this course through a South African Institution via scholarship. To start out my career in Cyber Security.
Thanks You
@nyamze29 fellow south african here
How is it going my brother??
@@SoldierOfGod-001 Hey am all good here, surviving the year. How things your side?
@nyamze29 I'm good, thanks
I wanted to ask if you've done the certificate. I'm currently doing a diploma in IT Software Development and wanted to look into cybersecurity. As a South african, how is it finding a job in cybersecurity, especially the entry-level position 🥲
I've done the certificate for as I didn't know anything about cyber security. But I did it for free through RLabs. At the time they were running in conjunction with Google. Some Google Africa scholarship programme. You will have to email RLabs to find out more about it.
You are the most informative person I’ve seen on this topic. Well done sir🔥💯
I appreciate that! And more importantly glad you found value. 💙
Had zero experience...finished in less than 2 months with a full time job.
Congratulation! Well deserved!
Congratulations! Do you have any other certifications besides the Google certification? Comptia + or Security +? I was under the impression a person with no Cybersecurity experience would need more than the Google certification to get an entry level job. Thank you!
@@MotherOfThings does the job pay decently I’m just curious I’m about to start the course myself to get this certificate
I'm in the course my experience isn't 100% in cybersecurity but I've been in IT since 2000. The big keys are the emulators and building the portfolio, which shows you somewhat know what you're doing. I went through 3 months of classes in a month, and I'm on schedule for 2 months for completion. This does help you narrow down what you want in regard to your path. I worked a lot a an incident manager but after some time I've decided yea i'll be a Security Incident Manager since i understand networks and have worked in enterprise network monitoring etc it would allow me to access and explain what's taking/taken place better than others.
I just came across this video and saw your comment. How is it going? I am an Incident Manager at the moment and have been thinking of taking this google course. Would be interested if you landed a cyber sec job and if so, we’re you able to leverage your previous experience for better pay than you were making as an IM?
Hi Gerald - thank you for your assessment of the Google Cybersecurity course. Once a person completes the entire eight courses, what do you suggest for a next move to prepare for the cybersecurity job market? For instance, do you suggest another Google certificate? Do you suggest another certificate with another source? Thank you very much for your time and help.
I hope he answers this
Me too. I've been wondering the same thing. I just started the certificate program with Google
So glad I found this video instead of paying for an 18K bootcamp
At $50 a month for the knowledge in this program. It’s a no brainer.
I think google certs are very new and eventually will have a place as something to look to. Tech is a hard field to break into and harder to change background status quos, its gotta wiggle its way in but its totally got a huge future.
thanks for the video, dude you r awesome, am gonna take the Google cybersecurity cert.
Awesome video! Thanks!
Everything looks good. Expect the music at the beginning of the video . Noisy ! :) If that could be muted
Cool I’m over halfway through it now trying to transition into cyber security. Just retiring from military and Have no background in it. Also going to start studying for Sec+.
I love how it has the hands on labs for people like me. They do a good job of having some of each. As you go further in the lessons there’s more and more labs.
That’s a good idea I’ll need to utilize the knowledge from each lesson to learn how to speak to an interview. I have zero tech background, nor know geek speak yet, so I’ll have to learn all that part. Thanks for sharing your expertise with this!
What certs do you recommend a beginner to start with?
Ohh!! Cool cool!! I just started this course!
So glad I found this video instead of paying for an 18K bootcamp
No. Has to be done at an authorized testing center
Hello I've been considering changing my job into a more interesting work and I came across cyber security been looking into it and came across this video its really tempting to do the Google cs and get into cyber security
hi vecino Gerald... logre el certificado de ciberseguridad de google. fue algo traumático pues lo saque en un mes. pero valió la pena. ahora buscare el siguiente nivel. saludos.
Great work!
Thank you, going to try and burst through and get it all done in a week. Wish me luck.
So???
Update?😅
@@persephionie7412 It's easy man. I got it done in a week as well. You'll take a longer time on the 4th and 5th course. All you're doing is memorizing the table of contents of all 8 courses and some hands on training.
22 years old honestly trying to figure this life stuff out, Heavily debating signing up for this and committing
If you sign up for it or anything, suggest having a schedule/plan and sticking to it. I see a lot of ppl sign up and then delay delay. Here you on 22 and trying to figure it out. I was a diff person at 22 then I am now and it resonates w/me 😊
@@carlosavenaut7030 I’m 25 same thing. I’d say do it
98 minutes? Damn, I'll be at work. I guess I will catch it on the replay. I am halfway through this cert; I hope it's a good review.
I took the course up to course 3 and then stopped, i found to many videos about selling this course that could have been used to teaching, it gave the impression i was looking at a infomercial. Also it touches upon python, but python is a very extensive language to do anything of scripting in python you need a loot of class time and go through the many great pyton textbooks used in college to really get a good understanding, because if you go to a employer and say you know python in respect to cybersecurity, they might ask you how to create a python script to look for a MIM attack, such a script is over 300 lines long involving a lot of aspects of python programming that this course barely touches. To me its to much for a very beginner level this would be more of a intermediary type of cert.
Can you make a video on where to go for both work and furthering learning after finishing such a course?
I took the course too and was suprised it counted towards some college credits when I applied for my BS.
oh wow. didnt know that. there is major value there. thanks for sharing.
Which university? UMGC takes some Google courses but not this one.
Which university..?
I downloaded this course free from internet. If you are a beginner is really worthing.
You pls give me the link for the whole course
A lawyer here. Trying to get hands on experience on cybersecurity for my digital law firm.
A) Many times Coursera asks you directly to pay the $45 in advance also for 7 days trials.
B) This cert is BASIC knowledge and by no means of any value if you wanna apply to CS related jobs.
This is simply a Coursera sponsored video.
I agree this alone won’t get you a job but it does provide intro and fundamentals across a wide spectrum. For those wit no bg it’s a great primer.
Thx for sharing ur thoughts and commenting. 💙
Question ! After finishing these courses, what could be the next step you could take before employment ?
Im gonna do a little more research but definitely gonna do this soon. Its a little intimidating but im sure ill be fine
Decent. Thanks for the video on showing this being out there.
No problem 👍
You did 3 out of 8 and giving review 😂😂😂 another google shill
You pay for a shopping for your 'wants', don't forget to pay for knowledge, which is far more valuable.
GREAT CONTENT! I have 15 years of experience in finance, specifically in Sales, Banking, and Management. I have a BS in Business administration. Which one of these certificates would you recommend? I got laid off a couple of months ago and am looking to improve my credentials and possibly change my career.
Glad i dont need to focus to much on audits I enjoy linux sql python and soon the siem tools. I soc lv 1 here i come. Soon
After all this , is it really worth it ? Im going to start the course soon and i just want to see if its not a waste of time ?
Thank you very much
Hello Gerald. I just found out about the Google Cybersecurity certificate a few days ago, and I now ran across your videos today. I got my CCNA a few months ago and am about to take my Security+ exam soon, then I plan to get an EH cert, probably OSCP, after that. I definitely want to get this Google cert, but should I still pursue the Security+? Is it good to have both? Or just one of them is enough? If I want to go into EH as a career, is this Google cert enough for that? Or I should get OSCP, eJPT, Pentest+, etc after that? Sorry for so many questions, but I need your expert advice!
If you are going to do Security+ and the Google Cyber Security Cert, do Google first, because it gives you a discount voucher for the Security+ exam. Good luck.
yes, that's right. I just completed Google CS yesterday and will take Sec+ in a few days. Also, what do you think about the data analytics and science courses on Coursera? Data science is also good to get into? Or a bunch of hype?@@danielfrohlich9615
You are just sponsoring Coursera, not answering the title of your video.
Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I review the curriculum and give my thoughts pros/cons. It’s not a simple yes no because it depends on factors that I cover in video.
The problem is employers still want 5 years of experience in liew of a degree. Little Caeser's Pizza wants at least 4 years as an analyst.
Hey, 🎉 I've been into the other I.T. course designed by Google via Coursera the Google IT Support Professional certificate course, and I have loved the Cyber security part of that course. Now I wanted to know, is it wise for me to take this Cyber security course or they have something better for me? NB. Though I've been an IT student for last 20 years but believe me I've been lost in somewhere and couldn't maintain the knowledge. This IT Support Professional certificate has made my days or months knowledgeable, my only concern of disappointment is the fact that I don't have a place to practice all that education. I live n work in tiny remote town of Baluchistán, Pakistan so sometimes I see nothing to go with and 😢😢.
The suspense is killing me!
Is it possible to review the Microsoft cyber security? That one has potential and the one I am aiming for. That one has a voucher for the Azure 900 exam. I plan to specialize with azure.
Since google certification isn’t the most talked about one where would you recommend someone who wants to learn
I recently pass the security+ and is looking to do the google cyber cert. Should I do the google cert or would it be a waste of time since I already pass the security+? I have no tech experience and trying to get into cybersecurity.
Appreciate the video, I'm in the process in changing careers, I was thinking in getting IT Certificate, do you recommend to in taking Cybersecurity or they go hand in hand? I would eventually like to be consultant in one way or another, what do you recommend? Thanks once again.
understanding IT fundamentals like networking and operating systems is valuable in being effective at information security (cyber)
There is financial aid where you can get it for free. I got it for free and I am on the 4th course. You don't need to apply for the 7-day trial
Thank you so much Dr. Gerald on clarifying on how to build up one's CV when one finishes the course. I really needed to hear that. Thanks a lot for a very explanatory video also. Much Love from Nigeria. 💌
How did you get it for free? Is it from the scholarship that Google was offering to Africans?
@@lydiahnganga5059I just applied for financial aid and I got it for free
Is this course really just gives completion certificate right after completing the course or we need to take a test ?
@@Kannadafoodchannel668You would get the certificate after completing the course.
I got the certificate, now what should I do to get a job?
Thanks for the review! Using this course as a launch pad, what other follow up courses would you recommend after this one?
My GRC Analyst master class is pretty solid 😊 (if you want GRC path). TCM Academy PEH course is great if you want to pentester. I dont have a solid blue rec rn though.
@@SimplyCyberwhat about blue team 1?
Is that 49$ for all courses on cyber security
no thats $49 bucks for cousera
@@delanescott7872for the coursea the 8 trial?
Are you willing to review the Microsoft cybersecurity certificate? The intetnet is also talking about that one...
i did a quick overview on the daily cyber threat brief this morning. ill add it to the dry erase board list of videos to record. Thank you.
Hello I need that 8 cours
What was the other "big one in the room" cybersecurity cert you were referring to? Is it the CompTIA Security+? I'm new to this area and would appreciate some clarity here. Thank you!
Yes Sec+
Do you need a good Laptop for this course?
If yes, please advice
Thanks
It's only 50$ if for unlimited coursera courses . For just one course it's 30 something monthly
Im taking compita class for security + and few others …it feels like toooo tooo much to learn on my own…smh…pray for me…😅
Hi Gerald, if I take this course for 3 months and before completion of 3 months I want to finish all the 8 courses is that possible? Suppose if I can complete it in 2 months. is there any possibilities to get certifications earlier and also any refund?
I think my mind is now made up. I’m going to sign up!
What would you recommend step by step after completing this course to likely land an entry level position
I get asked this a lot. Here are 10 steps that I wrote: simplycyber.io/book
I have 15 years of tech support experience, including troubleshooting a firewall for 5 years. Will this course help me get into SOC roles? What courses suite mid career level professionals like me, with 10+ years of experience? Please guide.
I’m taking a 5k course security + and a few more certs…you learn on your own as you go but but it feels like it’s Toto much to learn and the videos suck butt …I learn more on youtube than in there…smh..pray for me folks
I don't know who to believe. I just care about getting my foot in the door.
how long does it take to finish one course?
what kind of laptops I should buy for that course!!
Any Mac or pc. You can’t do most of it on a phone or tablet just need a laptop to do the labs
@@H_da_6.5what would be the difference between this course and the actual degree at a college
Would you recommend this course for someone who wants to get into GRC?
Only if you have no prior IT experience or knowledge
What courses/certificates to learn more about fraud and MFA’s?
I'm almost 30, should I take the risk?
30? Summer child you’ve got this. Ppl are pivoting way later in age. It’s not easy, but it is awesome.
Hey can you please tell me whether the content of this course is enough to make some minor projects in cybersecurity ?
Yes. W knowledge from this course you would be able to complete some less intense projects. The field is massive and lots of options
My question is with this cert and maybe a few more but no experience in the IT field will I be able to get something higher than a tech support job?
Do you think an ex-felon can pursue this field?
Doing this certification has made me realize i wanna do cloud computing 😂.
Lmao! What made you change?? Just curious since I'm still debating
How do you know when someone has hacked into your WiFi? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated…
Look at clients on your WiFi through AP / router admin portal
Thank you for this amazing video :) Please i have a question i want to study the certificate but i don't have any experience in coding, Python or SQL i read that its for beginners level but is it really for someone like me have zero background in coding. Thank you for your help. .
It may take a bit more focus but yes the course is designed for beginners so they break it down before giving you assignments
Thank you :) @@SimplyCyber
So I know zero about anything to do with this and am tired of my job. What is the odds of me getting a job after completing it and pay?
After this alone, not very good. This is a good base but you will need to add to it and get practical skills in the specific area of cyber you want to work in
Another reviewer said the certifcate belongs on the trash.
what's the next step after this course? i've completed it today?? can anyone guide me?
Hi, i have computer sience bachelor, is this course good for starting cyber security???, cuz i have finished compTIA A+ and it was very basic course, please answer my question, thank u in advance
If a none matric student do this course
I know this was 6 months ago. However, I will be graduating this fall with a degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management and I had to take all of these classes and more for my degree. My question is should I still get this certification if I already am receiving my degree in Cybersecurity and IT Management just to have it, or is it not necessary?
I wouldn’t. If you already have the knowledge the cert isn’t going to sway a hiring manager by itself.
@@SimplyCyber- I graduated with a masters in Info Security and Assurance 3yrs ago. One of the biggest issues I've had looking for a job, was the lack of having hands-on experience. NOONE would hire me because I lacked experience. I saw what Google offered in their Cybersecurity cert package. I'm gonna take that to refresh myself. One thing that still reigns supreme is experience. Employers still want experience regardless of education. Having a cert won't guarantee a job, but I'm sure it'll help!
Can a none matric student do this course
I have one of 8 fundamentals
Just a note I don't know about other Cybersecurity professionals but I know myself if you did something that started earlier or later you'd be better off you hit smack dap on my company morning scrum so I can't catch it but I do watch it after Scrum.
happy to have you team replay. plus scrums should only be 15 minutes right? 😊
@@SimplyCyber they end up being more like an hour with different demos most days.
Scrum Lol