GoogleCybersecurityCertificate
This section of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate course covers organizational cybersecurity, using the analogy of gardening. Key concepts include:
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Threats, Risks, and Vulnerabilities: Just as a garden faces threats (pests, weather), organizations face cybersecurity threats (malware, hacking). Risks are the potential negative impact of these threats, and vulnerabilities are weaknesses that allow threats to exploit the system.
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Frameworks and Controls: The analogy equates gardening plans (preparing soil, choosing plants) to security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001). Security controls are the actions taken to mitigate risks (fencing, pest control), such as multi-factor authentication (security keys).
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The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are fundamental security principles. This is explained through the example of how security keys improve the confidentiality and integrity of online accounts.
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Ethics in Security: The course will also discuss ethical considerations within the cybersecurity field.
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Continuous Improvement: Security, like gardening, requires ongoing maintenance and adaptation to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Policies and procedures need continuous monitoring and improvement.
The course uses the garden analogy to illustrate how organizations proactively plan for and react to security issues, emphasizing the importance of frameworks, controls, and ethical considerations in maintaining a secure environment. The example of security keys illustrates the practical application of security controls.