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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