Cybersecurity Certificate

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital threats such as phishing, fraud, and hacking. Organizations depend on cybersecurity to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information. Cybersecurity analysts use a variety of tools and techniques to prevent unauthorized access, respond to incidents, and design solutions that keep sensitive information secure.

Cybersecurity analysts protect organizations and the people they serve from digital threats. They use a range of tools and techniques to detect, investigate, and respond to potential attacks—minimizing risk and damage when threats arise. Beyond reacting to incidents, analysts take a proactive role by monitoring systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing safeguards. If a breach occurs, they lead the investigation, report their findings, and strengthen defenses to prevent future issues.

The certificate provides hands-on experience with a wide range of industry tools and frameworks. You’ll learn to:

• Use programming for security tasks with Python, Linux, and SQL
• Work with security information and event management (SIEM) tools like Chronicle and Splunk
• Apply intrusion detection systems such as Suricata
• Perform packet capture and analysis using tcpdump and Wireshark
• Apply frameworks and controls including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the CIA Triad

Yes. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate covers many of the foundational skills needed for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Graduates also receive access to the exam and additional training resources at a discounted price. By completing both the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and the CompTIA Security+ exam, you can earn a dual credential to showcase your skills and strengthen your resume with employers.

Those planning to attend a degree program can utilize ACE®️ recommendations or ECTS recommendations, the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn an ACE recommendation of up to 9 college credits, or 7 ECTS credits, for completing the Cybersecurity Certificate. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE ® ️ or ECTS credit recommendation.  Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.