Learn Cybersecurity Skills with Google
Build your cybersecurity toolkit, one course at a time. Gain job-ready skills in SQL, Python automation, and more from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Choose to learn specific skills, or complete the full series to earn your professional certificate. No experience required.
Choose the skill that’s right for you
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Learn CISSP domains, security ethics, and the CIA triad to build your cybersecurity foundation.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- 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.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Python Programming
- Task Automation
- Code Debugging
- String Parsing
- Regular Expressions
- Scripting
Cybersecurity Operations
Handle incident escalation, communicate with stakeholders, and use AI to optimize workflows
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Incident Escalation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Professional Ethics
- Security Management
- AI for Cybersecurity
- Community Engagement
Job Search with AI
Use Google AI tools to build your resume, organize job applications, and ace interviews.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Using Generative AI
- Prompt Writing
- Professional Development
- Interview Skills
- Resume Building
- STAR Method
Expand your professional toolkit
Build job-ready skills for cybersecurity roles
Job-Ready Skills
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