Cybersecurity Professional

Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of cybersecurity, no degree or experience required. Get professional training designed and delivered by subject matter experts at Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers. 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. 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. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months. Upon completion of the certificate, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including American Express, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), T-Mobile, and Walmart. 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.

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Google Career Certificates

With this program, you can prepare for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst SC-900 certification exam administered by Microsoft. Learners who complete this program will receive a 50% discount voucher to take the exam. Organizations rely on cybersecurity experts to protect themselves from threats, but nearly 60% of organizations report security talent shortages (1). Prepare for a new career in this high-demand field with professional training from Microsoft — an industry-recognized leader in cybersecurity. You'll also have the option to learn how generative AI tools and techniques are used in cybersecurity analysis. The role of a cybersecurity analyst includes monitoring networks for vulnerabilities or potential threats, mitigating attacks on the network infrastructures, and implementing strategies for data protection. With 95% of fortune 500 companies using Azure, it’s critical for cybersecurity professionals to learn to protect data within an Azure environment (2). Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn, apply, and discuss: Threat mitigation strategies from an enterprise perspective Apply effective cybersecurity policy measures within an Azure environment Practice on tools like MS defender, Azure Active Directory & more. 1 McKinsey & Company, Securing your organization to reduce cyber risk (June 2022) 2 Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure:The only consistent, comprehensive hybrid cloud (Sept 2018)

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Microsoft

A growing number of exciting, well-paying jobs in today’s security industry do not require a college degree. This Professional Certificate will give you the technical skills to become job-ready for a Cybersecurity Analyst role. Instructional content and labs will introduce you to concepts including network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand career fields. ● According to CyberSeek, from June 2019  through May 2020, there were 171,000 openings for Information Security Analysts, but only 125,000 workers currently employed in those positions – an annual talent shortfall of 46,000 workers. On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs. ● The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 31% hiring growth for Cybersecurity Analysts between 2019 and 2029, growing much faster than average in other careers. You should be comfortable working with computers, be willing to develop new technical skills, and enjoy collaborative problem solving and communicating solutions. By the end of this program, you will have completed a real-world security breach hands-on project and applied concepts through industry tool virtual labs to provide you with the confidence to start a career in cybersecurity. This program is ACE® approved and FIBAA recommended - you can earn up to 10 college credits and up to 4 ECTS credits.

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IBM Skills Network Team +2 more

Imagine yourself as a digital guardian, a cyber sentinel at the frontlines of Google Cloud security, safeguarding valuable assets from the world of cybercrime. This certificate program is your training ground, a thrilling mix of expert-led courses and immersive Google Cloud challenges through interactive labs. You'll analyze threats, build defenses, and complete a final mission that'll impress future employers. Get hands-on with Google Cloud tools like Cloud Shell, Cloud Storage, and Security Command Center, tackling real-world cybersecurity problems head-on. All content is crafted by seasoned Google experts in cloud and cybersecurity tech. Beyond training and labs, you'll complete a capstone project and create work examples to showcase your new skills. This certificate builds on your existing foundational knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals (no degree needed), and we've even got you covered with optional refreshers on network security, threat analysis, SQL, and incident detection, as well the importance of integrating AI into your path forward. Grab your cape, hero-in-training, this is where your journey into the exciting realm of Cloud Cybersecurity begins!

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Google Cloud Training

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of cybersecurity. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like cryptography, network security, and security risk assessment to get job-ready in less than 4 months, with no prior experience required. Cybersecurity specialists help protect the security of an organization’s infrastructure, network, applications, and data. This program will teach you the essential skills employers are seeking for entry level cybersecurity specialists roles including intrusion detection, to analyze events that occur and mitigate threats. This program will not only help you start your career in cybersecurity, but also provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as computer science, software development, or information technology. You’ll also learn to comprehensively assess client computer systems, pinpoint vulnerabilities in security infrastructure, and design and deploy robust solutions. Upon completion, you’ll have a portfolio of projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your expertise. You’ll also earn an IBM Digital badge and will gain access to resources to help you in your job search, including interview preparation. Additionally you will have built a solid foundation of the knowledge tested in the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity examination. For a limited time those completing this PC will receive free of charge access to the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Exam.

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IBM Skills Network Team +3 more