Tools and platforms taught in this course include ATT&CK, Cryptool, CVE, Mitre, NMAP, VirusTotal and WireShark.

The Google Cybersecurity Action Team: Cybersecurity Essentials Course is currently available globally in English.

No background knowledge or experience in the field of cybersecurity necessary.

The Google Cybersecurity Action Team, “GCAT” is the world’s premier security advisory team with the mission of supporting the security and digital transformation of governments, critical infrastructure, enterprises, and small businesses. We guide customers through the cycle of security transformation—from your first transformation roadmap and implementation through increasing your cyber-resilience preparedness for potential events and incidents and engineering new solutions as your requirements change.

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When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.