An American multinational technology company, Google has launched a new cybersecurity certificate program for job seekers.
Cybersecurity analysts are responsible for monitoring and protecting networks, devices, people, and data. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate will teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them.
The program will prepare people for entry-level cybersecurity roles by providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Python, and Linux, and an array of security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) programs.
The certificate will also help prepare learners for the CompTIA Security+ exam, the industry-leading certification for cybersecurity roles. Learners will earn a dual credential when they complete both, improving their hireability.
Commenting on the certification program, “Our new Certificate builds on our existing Google Career Certificates in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design.”
Learn the foundations of cybersecurity and get the job-ready skills you need to kick-start your career in a fast-growing field.
The program helps to prepare for a career as a cybersecurity analyst with a professional certificate from Google. Learn job-ready skills that are in demand, like how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them.
Requirements
- No relevant experience is necessary
- Built by Google cybersecurity experts
- Learn at your own pace
This fully online program provides the skills you need for an entry-level job in cybersecurity, even if you don’t have prior experience. You’ll use industry-standard tools like Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
You’ll learn about
- Programming for cybersecurity tasks
- Frameworks and controls that inform security operations
- Using security information and event management (SIEM) tools for cybersecurity
- Detecting and responding to incidents using an intrusion detection system
- Performing packet capture and analysis
You can learn more about the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and how to enroll by a Click here.
