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02-Google Cybersecurity Certificate Overview

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is an 8-course program that provides an overview of the growing field of cybersecurity and prepares students for entry-level cybersecurity jobs such as cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, and security operations center analyst. The program explores cybersecurity concepts, threats, and skills needed for these roles. It covers foundational models, network security, programming, security incident response, and communicating with stakeholders. Upon completing the program, students gain access to job search resources from Google to help land jobs in cybersecurity.

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02-Google Cybersecurity Certificate Overview

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is an 8-course program that provides an overview of the growing field of cybersecurity and prepares students for entry-level cybersecurity jobs such as cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, and security operations center analyst. The program explores cybersecurity concepts, threats, and skills needed for these roles. It covers foundational models, network security, programming, security incident response, and communicating with stakeholders. Upon completing the program, students gain access to job search resources from Google to help land jobs in cybersecurity.

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Course 1 – Week 1

Google Cybersecurity Certificate overview


Hello, and welcome to the Google Cybersecurity Certificate! In this program, you will explore
the growing field of cybersecurity, learn how cybersecurity is crucial to organizations and the
people they serve, and develop relevant skills for a future career in the field. By completing
the eight courses in this certificate program, you'll prepare for entry-level jobs in
cybersecurity, such as cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, and security operations center
(SOC) analyst. No prior experience in cybersecurity is required to complete this program.

Enter a growing field


Why are skills in cybersecurity in such high demand? The world is undergoing a digital
transformation. Every day, global access to the internet is expanding, introducing more
devices, more applications, and an even larger amount of data to the World Wide Web. As a
result, threats, risks, and vulnerabilities are expanding and causing a significant amount of
harm to organizations and people. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand to help
keep organizations, people, and data safe.

Throughout the program, you will have multiple opportunities to develop your cybersecurity
knowledge and skills. You will explore concepts and scenarios to learn what an entry-level
cybersecurity analyst must know and be able to do to thrive in the cybersecurity profession.

Google Cybersecurity Certificate courses


The Google Cybersecurity Certificate has eight courses that focus and build upon core
concepts and skills related to the daily work of cybersecurity professionals, including
foundational cybersecurity models and frameworks that are used to mitigate risk; protecting
networks and data; using programming to automate tasks; identifying and responding to
security incidents; and communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Additionally, you
will apply what you’ve learned in each course by completing portfolio projects that can be
used to showcase your understanding of essential cybersecurity concepts to potential
employers. The courses of the program are as follows:

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks


Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

Benefits for job seekers


After completing all eight courses, Google Cybersecurity Certificate graduates have access to
job search resources, courtesy of Google. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build your resume, participate in mock interviews, and receive job search tips through
Big Interview, a job-training platform that’s free for program graduates.

• Improve your interview technique with Interview Warmup, a tool built by Google with
certificate graduates in mind. Access cybersecurity-specific practice questions,
transcripts of your responses, and automatic insights that help you grow your skills and
confidence.
• Access thousands of job postings and free one-on-one career coaching with Career
Circle. (You must be eligible to work in the U.S. to join.)

• Claim your Google Cybersecurity Certificate badge, and share your achievement on
LinkedIn® professional networking services to stand out among other candidates to
potential employers.

• Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the industry-leading certification for
cybersecurity roles. You’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both the Google
Cybersecurity Certificate and the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Congratulations on taking this first step to build your skills for a career in cybersecurity. Enjoy
the journey!

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