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    4 Cybersecurity Skills You'll Learn in the Google Certificate [VIDEO]

    Written by Coursera Staff • Updated on Apr 14, 2025
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    Ready to launch a career protecting organizations from cyber threats? The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera equips you with the essential skills to succeed.


    [Video thumbnail] Top Skills You'll Build with the Google Cybersecurity Certificate

    Ready to launch a career protecting organizations from cyber threats? The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera equips you with the essential skills to succeed. Here's what you'll learn:

    • Network security essentials: Identify vulnerabilities, secure systems, and prevent unauthorized access across various networks.

    • Python for cybersecurity: Automate security processes and threat monitoring with powerful scripts.

    • Threat identification and risk management: Analyze systems, assess vulnerabilities, and implement robust security protocols.

    • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): Master real-time threat monitoring and incident response using industry-leading platforms.

    Gain the skills to launch an exciting career as a security analyst or SOC analyst! 🚀

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    Get on the fast track to a career in cybersecurity. In this certificate program, you'll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.

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    Skills you'll build:

    Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Linux, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Python Programming, SQL, Packet Analyzer, Cloud Networks, Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Network Architecture, Security Hardening, resume and portfolio preparation, escalation, Job preparedness, stakeholder communication, integrity and discretion, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Information Security (INFOSEC), Cybersecurity, Historical Attacks, Ethics in cybersecurity, PEP 8 style guide, Coding, Computer Programming, Incident Response Playbooks, Security Audits, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), threat analysis, Cryptography, vulnerability assessment, asset classification, Authentication, Command line interface (CLI), Bash

    Updated on Apr 14, 2025
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