Professional Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer allows organizations to design and implement secure workloads and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Through an understanding of security best practices and industry requirements, this individual designs, develops, and manages a secure solution by using Google security technologies. A Cloud Security Engineer is proficient in identity and access management, defining the resource hierarchy and policies, using Google Cloud technologies to provide data protection, configuring network security defenses, monitoring environments for threats, configuring security automation, securing AI workloads, securing the software supply chain, and enforcing regulatory controls.
The Professional Cloud Security Engineer exam assesses your ability to:
- Configure access.
- Secure communications and establish boundary protection.
- Ensure data protection.
- Manage operations.
- Support compliance requirements.
About this certification exam
Standard exam information
Length: 2 hours
Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese
Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice questions
Exam delivery method:
a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location.
b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center - search for Google Cloud.
Validity period: 2 years
Prerequisites: None
Recommended experience: 3+ years of industry experience including more than 1 year designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud.
Renewal via Google Skills
Format: Designated courses and/or skill badges in the renewal learning path
Preparation: Create or Login into Google Skills account (or Google Skills for Partners), link your CM Connect and Google Skills accounts using the same email. Once linked, eligible certifications and renewal learning paths will be displayed on your Google Skills dashboard.
Validity period: 1 year
Eligibility: To count toward renewal, candidates must complete designated courses or skill badges within the last year of the certification's active date.
Exam overview
1. Review the exam guide
The
exam guide
contains a complete list of topics that may be included
on the exam. Review the exam guide to determine if your
skills align with the topics on the exam.
2. Training
Prepare for the exam by following the Professional
Security Engineer learning path. Explore online
training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and
other resources from Google Cloud.
Get valuable tips and tricks to help you prepare
for Google Cloud's Professional Security Engineer
Certification exam.
3. Sample questions
Review sample questions
to familiarize yourself with the format of exam
questions and example content that may be covered on the
Cloud Security Engineer exam.
4. Schedule your exam
Register and select
the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby
testing center. Review exam
terms and conditions
and
data sharing policies.