Learn Cybersecurity skills with Google
Build your cybersecurity toolkit, one course at a time. Gain targeted skills in SQL, Python automation and more from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate program. Choose to learn specific skills, or complete the full series to earn your professional credential. No degree required.
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Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Learn CISSP domains, security ethics, and the CIA triad to build your cybersecurity foundation.
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- CISSP Security Domains
- CIA Triad
- Security Ethics
- Security Controls
- Business Operations
- Historical Context
Risk Management & Audits
Understand how to identify threats, conduct security audits, and use playbooks to manage risks effectively.
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- Risk Assessment
- Security Audits
- Incident Playbooks
- NIST Framework
- OWASP Principles
- Compliance Standards
Network Security
Secure networks using firewalls, VPNs, and system hardening to prevent intrusion.
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- Network Architecture
- TCP/IP Protocols
- Firewall Configuration
- VPN Implementation
- System Hardening
- Cloud Security
Linux & SQL
Navigate Linux filesystems with Bash and manage databases using SQL queries.
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- Linux Command Line
- Bash Scripting
- SQL Queries
- Database Management
- User Authentication
- File Permissions
Asset Security & Vulnerability Management
Protect assets by analyzing attack surfaces, performing threat modeling, and implementing encryption.
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- Asset Classification
- Threat Modeling
- Encryption & Hashing
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Identity Management
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Detect and contain threats using packet analysis, IDS logs, and SIEM tools.
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- Incident Response
- Packet Analysis
- IDS/NIDS Logs
- SIEM Queries
- Network Forensics
- Traffic Analysis
Python Automation for Cybersecurity
Automate security tasks by writing Python scripts, debugging code, and parsing files.
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- Python Programming
- Task Automation
- Code Debugging
- String Parsing
- Regular Expressions
- Scripting
Cybersecurity Career Prep
Handle incident escalation, communicate with stakeholders, and use AI to optimize workflows
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- Incident Escalation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Professional Ethics
- Security Management
- AI for Cybersecurity
- Community Engagement
AI for your Job Search
Use Google AI tools to build your resume, organize job applications, and ace interviews.
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- Using Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Professional Development
- Interview Skills
- Resume Building
- STAR Method
Take your career to the next level
Qualify for in-demand jobs in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity analysts are tasked with monitoring and safeguarding networks, devices, individuals, and data. They utilize a range of methods and technologies to protect against external threats and unauthorized access, and they develop and implement solutions to mitigate the impact of successful breaches.
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