This is your path to a career in cybersecurity!

Organizations must continuously protect themselves and the people they serve from cyber-related threats, like fraud and phishing. They rely on cybersecurity to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their internal systems and information. Cybersecurity analysts use a collection of methods and technologies to safeguard against threats and unauthorized access — and to create and implement solutions should a threat get through.

Cybersecurity analysts are essentially digital detectives. They investigate potential and ongoing threats, assess the situation to find the best solution, and protect vulnerable people and systems. Cybersecurity analysts use analytical and technical skills to crack cyber puzzles each day, but they also rely on creative thinking to address new threats in unique ways. With so much riding on the safety of organizations' data, they can be the heroes that save the day. As cyber-related threats continue to grow and evolve rapidly, organizations now view cybersecurity as a must-have. Because of this, cybersecurity analysts are in high demand and can command a competitive salary across a wide range of industries.

During the 8 courses in this certificate program, you’ll learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain in-demand skills that prepare you for entry-level roles like cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and more. Additionally, each course includes portfolio activities through which you’ll showcase examples of cybersecurity skills that you can share with potential employers.

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate helps prepare you for the CompTIA Security exam, the industry leading certification for cybersecurity roles. You’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both. Graduates of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate can access the CompTIA Security exam and training at a discounted price.

When you register, you'll receive six (6) months of access to complete the course, along with support from a dedicated success coach. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months. After you’ve graduated from the program, you’ll have access to career resources and be connected directly with Google and over 150 employers hiring for open entry-level roles including American Express, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), T-Mobile, and Walmart.

Skills you'll gain will include: Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), communication, collaboration, analysis, problem solving and more! 

Common job titles you'll be prepared for include: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst, IT Security Analyst, and Cyber Defense Analyst.

What you will learn

• Understand the importance of cybersecurity practices and their impact for organizations.
• Protect networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access and cyberattacks using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them.
• Gain hands-on experience with Python, Linux, and SQL.

Course Details

Self-paced independent study with 24/7 online access for 6 months. Approximately 170 course hours. Plus access to a dedicated success coach from South Central College.

There are 8 courses in this Professional Certificate:

1. Foundations of Cybersecurity
2. Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
3. Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
4. Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
5. Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
6. Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
7. Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
8. Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

When you invest in this program, you'll receive:

• Enrollment in 8 online certificate courses with over 170 hours of hands-on learning
• Access to a dedicated success coach
• Professional career certification with Credly badging
• Career success tools and resources
• Connection to Google and national employers