Imagine yourself as a digital guardian, a cyber sentinel at the frontlines of Google Cloud security, safeguarding valuable assets from the world of cybercrime. This certificate program is your training ground, a thrilling mix of expert-led courses and immersive Google Cloud challenges through interactive labs. You'll analyze threats, build defenses, and complete a final mission that'll impress future employers. Grab your cape, hero-in-training, this is where your journey into the exciting realm of Cloud Cybersecurity begins!
Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing
Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing
This course is part of Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Instructor: Google Cloud Training
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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.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Hey there, learner! This is the first of five courses in the Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, you'll kickstart your journey into the world of cybersecurity. You'll meet your Google instructors (think of them as your cyber sidekicks!) and get a sneak peek into the exciting content we have in store for you. Picture this course as your mission briefing: we'll define cloud computing in security (it's not as mysterious as it sounds!), compare it to the land of on-premises computing, and highlight the essential tools and skills you'll need to become a cloud security champion.
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13 videos10 readings4 assignments
It’s time to get started! This module provides a full introduction to the Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate program and the experts who will be teaching you along the way. It sets the stage by defining the field of cloud computing in security, contrasting it with on-premises computing, and highlighting core skills and essential tools.
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12 videos9 readings6 assignments
It’s time to dive into the security lifecycle. In this module, you’ll learn about the security lifecycle for DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and the software supply chain. You’ll become fast friends with the tools that cloud security analysts use to automate tasks.
What's included
11 videos6 readings6 assignments
Cloud security analysts wear many hats in terms of roles and responsibilities within the cloud security team ecosystem. Try a few on and see how they fit!
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12 videos11 readings5 assignments1 app item
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