Why are you interested in learning about network security?Is there anything you’ve learned so far that you think will set you up for success in a future job?What do you hope to gain from this course?

As this course comes to an end, you've learned a lot about networks and network security. You also learned the fundamentals of network hardening. Security analysts often utilize their knowledge and understanding of networks to improve the security of your home or business network.For this discussion prompt, reflect on the tools you've learned and your experience learning them. Consider the following guiding questions as you write your reflection:What were particularly challenging concepts that you encountered?What helped you learn and overcome those challenges?Were there any networking tools that particularly interested you?What are some concepts or networking tools that you want to explore further?Please write two paragraphs (100-200 words) in response to the preceding questions.

interested in learning about cybersecurity?Have you taken any other courses related to cybersecurity? If so, what did they focus on? During this course, what do you hope to learn related to the computing foundations that support cybersecurity?

Now that you’ve started the program, it’s time to get involved in the discussion forums. Connecting with the community is an important part of being a cybersecurity professional. Visit the discussion forums to connect with other learners so you can network, ask questions, share resources, and encourage one another. You’ll build on your cybersecurity skills and knowledge and enrich your learning experience. For this discussion prompt, consider the following:What most interests you about a career in cybersecurity?What topic are you most excited to learn about in this course?Submit 2–3 sentences (40–60 words total)

In this part of the program, you were introduced to how security protects organizations and people, and core skills and knowledge needed to become a cybersecurity analyst. Coming up, you’ll learn more about security domains, controls, frameworks, and compliance. You’ll also have an opportunity to analyze security information and event management (SIEM) data and use a playbook to respond to security incidents.For this discussion prompt, consider the following: What understandings and/or beliefs about cybersecurity did you have before starting this course?How have your understandings and/or beliefs about cybersecurity changed? What’s an interesting element of the cybersecurity profession you discovered that you didn’t already know about?Submit 3–4 sentences (60–80 words) responding to these questions.

Reflection on layering of securityBased on what you've learned so far, provide 1-2 sentences to Jill & Roy about how they are layering security and any potential recommendations. You'll build on this in future lessons.