Build a strong foundation in security operations on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) with the GDC Air-Gapped Security Operator Fundamentals professional certificate, developed by Google and delivered on edX.
Designed for professionals seeking to understand the principles and workflows behind secure, distributed environments, this program introduces the core concepts and tiered analyst roles that support day-to-day operations within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
It's delivered through three focused courses:
- Introduction to SecOps on GDC
- SecOps on GDC for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Analysts
- SecOps on GDC for Tier 3 Analysts
Explore GDC's architecture and security principles. Learn how these elements protect data and systems across hybrid and edge environments. Understand how SecOps roles within the SOC collaborate to maintain visibility, enforce policies, and respond to security incidents effectively, using GDC's built-in monitoring tools.
Examine the daily workflows of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts. Learn how these stakeholders monitor systems, analyze alerts, and coordinate responses to potential threats.
Analyze Tier 3 operations. Explore how these experienced analysts lead vulnerability management, threat modeling, and security engineering efforts to strengthen organizational resilience.
By the end of this program, you’ll have a clear understanding of how GDC’s architecture, roles, and tools work together to deliver secure operations across distributed environments — and how security teams collaborate across tiers to protect critical infrastructure.
