Welcome to the Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Hello and welcome to
the Google Career Certificate focused on cybersecurity.
I'm so excited that you're here!
My name is Toni, and I am
a Security Engineering Manager at Google.
I'll be your instructor for
the first course of this certificate program.
By starting this course,
you've already taken a big step towards
building new skills that will help you in your career.
Cybersecurity may seem daunting at first,
but you'd be surprised by
the different backgrounds many of us have.
I worked as an intelligence analyst before I
got my first job in the security industry,
and I'm excited to be
your instructor as you begin your journey into security.
The demand for security professionals
is growing at an incredible rate.
By 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
expects security roles to grow by more than 30%,
which is higher than
the average growth rate for other occupations.
Global access to the internet is expanding.
Every day, more people and
organizations are adopting new digital technologies.
Having a diverse community of
security professionals with unique backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences is
essential for protecting and serving different markets.
Working in security has allowed me to
work with people from all around the world.
Working with people who have
diverse backgrounds ensures that our teams get
to ask lots of questions
and come up with more creative solutions.
The main objective in security is to
protect organizations and people.
This line of work allows you to
support and interact with people across the globe.
There are many openings for
entry-level security analysts,
and employers are struggling to find
enough candidates with the right expertise.
This program is designed to give you the knowledge and
skills you need to start
or advance in the security profession.
No matter your current skill level,
by the time you finish this certificate program,
you'll be prepared to find
a security-related job or expand your career in security.
You may be wondering,
what do security professionals actually do?
Have you ever had to update your password
online to include a number or a special symbol?
If so, then you're already familiar with
basic security measures, like password management.
And if you've ever received a notification from
a service provider about stolen data or a software hack,
then you have first-hand experience
with the impact of a security breach.
If you've ever asked yourself
how organizations safeguard data,
then you already have
two important traits that are necessary
to thrive in this industry: curiosity and excitement.
Security analysts help minimize
risks to organizations and people.
Analysts work to proactively guard against incidents
while continuously monitoring systems and networks.
And, if an incident does occur,
they investigate and report their findings.
They are always asking
questions and looking for solutions.
One of the best things about the security industry
is the many paths and career options it exposes you to.
Each option involves a unique set
of skills and responsibilities.
No matter what your background is,
you'll probably find that you
already have some relevant experience.
If you enjoy collaborating with and helping others,
solving puzzles, and are motivated by challenges,
then this is the career for you.
For example, my background as
an intelligence analyst had
nothing to do with cybersecurity.
However, having
strong critical thinking skills and communication skills
provided a solid foundation for
my success when I decided to pursue a career in security.
If you're not sure what direction you want to
take in the security industry, that's okay.
This program will give you an overview of
many different types of available jobs.
It will also let you explore
certain specialized skill sets to help
you figure out where you want to take your career.
The Google Career Certificates are designed by
industry professionals with decades
of experience here at Google.
You'll have a different expert from
Google guide you through each course in the certificate.
We'll share our knowledge in videos,
provide practice opportunities with hands-on activities,
and take you through real scenarios
that you might encounter on the job.
Throughout this program, you'll gain
hands-on practice with detecting
and responding to attacks,
monitoring and protecting networks,
investigating incidents,
and writing code to automate tasks.
The program is made up of several courses that are
designed to help you land an entry-level job.
You'll learn about topics like: core security concepts;
security domains; network security;
computing basics, including Linux and SQL;
along with understanding assets,
threats, and vulnerabilities.
Our goal is to help you reach
your goal of joining the security industry.
You'll learn about incident detection and
response, as well as how to use
programming languages, like Python,
to accomplish common security tasks.
You'll also gain valuable job
search strategies that will benefit you
as you begin to find and
apply for jobs in the security profession.
Completing this Google Career Certificate
will help you develop skills and learn how
to use tools to prepare you for
a job in a fast-growing, high-demand field.
The certificate is designed to prepare you for a job in
3-6 months if you work on the certificate part-time.
Once you graduate, you can
connect with over 200 employers
who are interested in hiring
Google Career Certificate graduates, like you.
Whether you're looking to switch jobs,
start a new career,
or level up your skills,
this Google Career Certificate can
open doors to new job opportunities.
You don't need prior experience or knowledge in
the security field because
this certificate program will begin with the basics.
I'll be by your side throughout this first course,
making sure that you're learning
the foundational knowledge needed
to succeed in the field.
This program is also flexible.
You can complete all of
the courses in this certificate on
your own terms and at your own pace, online.
We've gathered some amazing instructors to support
you on your journey, and
they'd like to introduce themselves now:
Hi! My name is Ashley,
and I'm a Customer Engineering Enablement
Lead for Security Operations Sales at Google.
I'll take you through security domains,
frameworks and controls,
as well as common security threats,
risks, and vulnerabilities.
You'll also be introduced to
common tools used by security analysts.
I can't wait to get started!
Hi there! My name is Chris,
and I'm the Chief Information Security Officer
for Google Fiber.
I'm excited to talk to
you about the structure of a network,
network protocols, common network attacks,
and how to secure a network.
Hi there! My name is Kim,
and I'm a Technical Program Manager at Google.
I will guide you through foundational computing skills
that support the work of a security analyst.
We'll also learn about operating systems,
the Linux command line, and SQL.
Hi! My name is Da'Queshia,
and I'm a Security Engineer at Google.
Together we'll explore protecting
organizational assets through a variety of
security controls and develop
a deeper understanding of risks and vulnerabilities.
Hi! My name is Dave,
and I'm a Principal Security Strategist at Google.
In our time together, we'll learn about
detecting and responding to security incidents.
You'll also have the chance to monitor and analyze
network activity using powerful security tools.
Hello! I'm Angel,
and I'm a Security Engineer at Google.
We'll explore foundational Python programming concepts
to help you automate common security tasks.
Hello! I'm Dion.
I'm a Program Manager at Google.
I'm your instructor for
the first portion of the final course of the program.
There, we'll discuss how to escalate
incidents and communicate with stakeholders.
And my name is Emily. I'm a Program Manager at Google.
I'll guide you through the final portion of
the program and share ways that you can
engage with the security community
and prepare for your upcoming job search.
And, as you already know,
I'll guide you through the first course of this program.
This is such a great time to
grow your career in the field of security.
Sound exciting? Let's get started!
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