Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GOOG-0007
Version:
2
Organization:
Coursera Inc.
Location:
Online
Length:
24 weeks (168 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Linux
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Attacks and Exploits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Security Fundamentals
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Career Development
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

The course objective is to learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain in-demand skills that prepare learners for entry-level roles like cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and more.

Learning Outcomes:

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

General Topics:

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Management of Security Risks
  • Networks and Network Security
  • Linux and SQL
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability Detection and Response
  • Automation of Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
  • Preparation for Cybersecurity Jobs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Peer review graded projects with rubric
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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