Google Cybersecurity Certificate — Notes
Overview
Google’s professional cybersecurity certificate covers security operations, tools, and hands-on skills for entry-level SOC analyst roles.
Modules
Security Foundations
- Risk management frameworks (NIST)
- Security domains and controls
- Compliance and regulations
Network Security
- Network architecture and protocols
- Packet analysis with tcpdump/Wireshark
- Network hardening techniques
Linux & SQL
- Linux command line for security
- File permissions and log analysis
- SQL queries for security data
SIEM Tools
- Splunk and Chronicle basics
- Writing detection rules
- Log correlation and alerting
Python for Security
- Automating security tasks
- Parsing logs with Python
- File handling and regex
Key Takeaways
- SOC analysts need both technical and analytical skills
- SIEM tools are the backbone of security operations
- Automation with Python saves time on repetitive tasks