This is the second course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate program. It builds on the topics you learned in the first course and teaches you how cybersecurity professionals use frameworks and controls to protect business operations.
In this course, you will:
- Identify the common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations.
- Understand the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities that entry-level cybersecurity analysts are most focused on.
- Comprehend the purpose of security frameworks and controls.
- Describe the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad.
- Explain the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.
- Explore and practice conducting a security audit.
- Use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
You will also learn about the following topics:
- The steps of risk management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data
- Playbooks
Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary.
| Week 1 | Security domains |
| Week 2 | Security frameworks and controls |
| Week 3 | Introduction to cybersecurity tools |
| Week 4 | Use playbooks to respond to incidents |