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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
Flexible schedule
2 months, 10 hours a week
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Prepare for a degree
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.6

(205 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months, 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Prepare for a degree

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.

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

Course 116 hours4.7 (159 ratings)

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

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: DevSecOps
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Information Technology
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Identity and Access Management

Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

Course 218 hours4.6 (34 ratings)

What you'll learn

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

  • Explore cloud security risk frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Security
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Compliance Auditing
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Security Management
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Risk Control
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Standards
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Cyber Risk

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

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cloud Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Data Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Threat Management
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Cloud Engineering
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Solutions

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

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Incident Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Security Management
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Continuous Monitoring

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

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Generative AI
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Information Technology
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Information Technology Architecture
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Network Security

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Google Cloud Training
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Degree credit eligible

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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