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Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Launch your career in Cloud Cybersecurity. Build job-ready skills – and must-have AI skills – for an in-demand career. Earn a credential from Google Cloud. No prior experience required.

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

(358 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and apply cloud security principles in practical scenarios.

  • Develop and implement risk management and compliance strategies.

  • Execute effective incident response and recovery plans.

  • Prepare for a successful career in cloud security.

Overview

What’s included

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Taught in English
94 practice exercises

Professional Certificate - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Define cybersecurity as it applies to cloud computing.

  • Describe the common roles and responsibilities of an entry-level cloud security analyst.

  • Identify common tools used by entry-level cloud security analysts.

  • Explore the fundamentals of digital transformation within the cloud.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Digital Transformation, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, IT Automation, Cloud Technologies, Security Controls, and Cloud Infrastructure

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the key components and objects of the risk management process.

  • Explore cloud security risk frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Management, Data Security, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, and Identity and Access Management

What you'll learn

  • Describe fundamental identity and access management concepts specific to the cloud.

  • Identify key components of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Auditing) for strengthened cloud security.

  • Explain capabilities and best practices for efficient asset and resource management in the cloud.

  • Explore common security vulnerabilities and evaluate their impact and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, and Infrastructure Security

What you'll learn

  • Analyze logging systems in a cloud environment.

  • Configure security monitoring systems to efficiently identify and mitigate threats to a cloud environment.

  • Define the lifecycle of a security incident and the process to identify, document, and prevent future incidents.

  • Explain the purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan and how this affects data retention and recovery.

Skills you'll gain

Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Problem Management, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, and Record Keeping

What you'll learn

  • Explain IAM and the scope of permissions and roles, and the roles and responsibilities of a security organization.

  • Create a plan to protect an organization by detecting, responding and recovering from security threats and incidents.

  • Develop career resources for a role in cloud security computing. Practice resume and interview techniques for a cloud security career.

  • NEW [optional] Generative AI for Cloud Cybersecurity.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, Technical Communication, and Google Cloud Platform

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Get a head start on your degree

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 
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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution. 

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Google Cloud Training
Google Cloud
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