The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate exam encompasses several critical domains essential for cybersecurity professionals. These include Threat Detection and Response, which accounts for 25-30% of the exam, focusing on identifying and mitigating security threats.
Another significant domain is Security Architecture and Design, covering 20-25% of the content. This area evaluates understanding of secure system designs and architectures. Incident Response and Recovery also constitutes 20-25% of the exam, testing candidates on their ability to effectively manage and recover from security incidents. Lastly, Governance, Risk, and Compliance comprise 20-25%, assessing knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management strategies.