Iman O. Ghanizada
Award Winning Technology Evangelist, Author, Researcher, Keynote Speaker.
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Speaker
Tech& philosophy across conferences, podcasts, webinars, corporate events and beyond. Dive into some of my content to hear about my perspectives in #Security, #Tech, #Inclusion, #Certifications, and more.
For conference & event bookings — contact me through the form.
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Author
Authored the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect All-In-One Series Exam Guide, published by McGraw Hill. ‘#1 New Release’ in multiple categories on Amazon. Simplifying cloud architecture for the top-paying and most in-demand certification worldwide.
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Advocate
Created AfghanRefugeeRelief.org — a 100% volunteer-driven organization focused on helping our incoming Afghan refugees get resettled immediately in America. As an Afghan-American and child of refugees, I aim to support the next generation of Authors, Googlers, and beyond.
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Research
Founded and launched Google’s industry-acclaimed Autonomic Security Operations solution, announced at our 21’ Cloud Security Summit. Check out our CISO-revered ASO Whitepaper & blog post to learn how we’re transforming Security Operations worldwide.
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Mentor
The Certs Guy is on a mission to help you get certified and hack your career. Follow my strategies and insights so you can get build your technical & non-technical skills, land your next promotion, be a more effective leader, and make an impact in society. P.s. the Certs Guy is 14x certified himself.
Latest Videos
The official developer keynote at Google Cloud Next 2022, where Iman predicts the future of cybersecurity operations.
A fireside chat with thousands of students from American High School in Fremont, CA
Hosting a live security Q&A at Google Cloud Next 2021.
Webinars & Podcasts
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The Future of the SOC by JupiterOne
As businesses become more dependent on technology than ever before, the SOC must adapt to adequately prevent, detect and respond to incidents. Watch this on-demand webinar as we explore the future of SOC and how to modernize security operations.
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Certs and Security on the Cloud Security Podcast by Google
EP31 features Iman Ghanizada, aka The Certs Guy, where we discuss his new book - The Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, why certifications are important and how they make the industry more accessible and inclusive, and other advice for learners in their careers.
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Autonomic Security Operations Whitepaper
Autonomic Security Operations is a combination of philosophies, practices, and tools that improve an organization's ability to withstand security attacks through an adaptive, agile, and highly automated approach to threat management. Read our whitepaper here.
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ClassCast Podcast
Ep.058 features Iman Ghanizada, aka "The Certs Guy," a young star at Google, newly published author, and former student of host Ryan Tibbens. Iman shares ideas about his new book, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect, about how technology can improve education, and how people must maintain strong morals and respect if they truly want to live good lives and serve others.
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Cyber Management Alliance
In this session, Iman Ghanizada (Global Security Solutions Manager, Google), Jeremy Hehl (VP of Business Development, CYDERES), and Erik Gomez (Associate CTO, SADA) join forces to discuss a tangible path to modernize your SOC through the new, Autonomic Security Operations approach.
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TechTarget Interview: Preparing for the PCA Exam
Author of 'Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect All-in-One Exam Guide' Iman Ghanizada explains how to approach the cloud architect certification and role in this Q&A.
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CYDERES: How CNAP Empowers Autonomic Security Operations
Learn about how our key partners deliver Autonomic Security Operations to organizations worldwide.
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Google unveils ‘self-driving’ cloud security feature by VentureBeat
Google today unveiled a slew of new security solutions for protecting its cloud. The announcements — made during the company’s Security Summit — include a new intrusion detection system, multiple integrations, and an autonomic security operations stack.
Publications
Autonomic Security Operations
An adaptive, agile, and highly automated approach to threat management. In a time where our lives and national security are increasingly reliant on technology, modernizing your security operations program is required. Learn more about how we’re pioneering the future of cyber defense.
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect All-in-One Exam Guide
This book has helped thousands of individuals get certified and enter the workforce or progress their careers. Beyond certification, this book challenges traditional technical books — read to learn about cloud architecture from a field expert, about pioneering the future of society and your position in building an inclusive world, and about career tips and tricks to land your next promotion and drive impact.
