GoogleCybersecurityCertificate
Core Concept: Cybersecurity as Storm Preparation
The video uses the analogy of preparing for a storm to illustrate cybersecurity. Just as preparing for a storm involves gathering tools, securing the house, and having a plan for dealing with damage, cybersecurity involves proactive preparation and reactive response to threats.
Defining Cybersecurity:
Cybersecurity (or security) is the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information. This involves protecting networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access or criminal exploitation. Examples include using strong passwords to improve confidentiality.
Threat Actors: Anyone or any group presenting a security risk (internal or external).
Security Team Roles & Responsibilities:
- Protecting against threats: Both external (outsiders attempting to gain access) and internal (employees, vendors, partners – accidental or intentional).
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting legal and guideline requirements to avoid fines and audits, and uphold ethical obligations.
- Maintaining Business Productivity: Having a business continuity plan to minimize disruptions from incidents like data breaches.
- Reducing Expenses: Preventing financial losses from data loss, downtime, and fines.
- Maintaining Brand Trust: Protecting customer data and services to prevent damage to reputation and revenue loss.
Common Security-Based Roles (after certificate completion):**
- Security Analyst/Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- Information Security Analyst