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Google vs Living Security

Google offers the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, an online program that prepares learners for a career as a cybersecurity analyst. Living Security sells a platform that reads signals from the security tools its customers already run to reveal human and agent risk, and guides the response. CISO Tribune files both under Security awareness training. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Google vs Living Security: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
GoogleGoogle offers the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, an online program that prepares learners for a career as a cybersecurity analyst.grow.googleLiving SecurityLiving Security sells a platform that reads signals from the security tools its customers already run to reveal human and agent risk, and guides the response.livingsecurity.com
What it sells
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate[2]A fully online program for an entry-level job in cybersecurity. It teaches how to identify and mitigate common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Google AI Professional Certificate[6][7]A certificate in which learners gain hands-on experience building AI skills.
  • Livvy[5][10]Livvy proposes the next move, and the customer's team approves it.
  • Phishing simulation[5][7]Phishing simulation aimed by the customer's risk data, not its calendar.
  • Human Risk Management Framework[5]An open framework of 137 signals, open to everyone under CC BY 4.0.
  • Living Security SCIM[8]Account provisioning that follows the SCIM 2.0 standard.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesAustin, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2017[1][4]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • November 10, 2026Google issued a Chrome security update fixing an eighth actively exploited zero-day vulnerability of 2026.[8]
  • March 24, 2026Living Security announced general availability of its AI-native human risk management platform, which extends risk management to both human employees and AI agents.[9]
  • March 12, 2026Living Security announced that Edna Conway has joined the company as Executive Advisor.[11]
  • January 14, 2026Living Security launched Livvy, an AI intelligence engine for its AI-native human risk management platform, made available in beta.[10]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 11, 2026[9]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, Living Security sells to organisations that already run security tools, from which it reads signals to reveal human and agent risk. Our reading is that the platform serves security teams that keep the final decision on responses, since approvals stay with the customer's team. The workforce Living Security describes includes people in business functions such as finance, with an accounts payable lead given as an example. Our reading is that Living Security sells to organisations running AI agents alongside people, with every agent held to an accountable owner.
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November 11, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Google and Living Security are both filed under Security awareness training.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Google's primary category is Security awareness training; Living Security's is Human risk management.
  • Google lists Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Google AI Professional Certificate. Living Security lists Livvy, Phishing simulation, Human Risk Management Framework and Living Security SCIM.
  • Living Security is headquartered in Austin, United States.
  • Living Security was founded in 2017.

What it sells: Google

What Google Cybersecurity Certificate does[2]
Google Cybersecurity Certificate is a fully online program that provides the skills for an entry-level job in cybersecurity. Learners use industry standard tools including Python, Linux, SQL, SIEM tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems. The program covers detecting and responding to incidents using an intrusion detection system. Chronicle and Splunk are named as examples of security information and event management tools.
What Google AI Professional Certificate does[6][7]
Google AI Professional Certificate gives learners hands-on experience building AI skills. The Google AI Professional Certificate is available for learners on Coursera, Google Skills, and Udemy.

What it sells: Living Security

What Livvy does[5][10]
Livvy recommends an action for each person, a playbook runs the action, and every result flows back into the Human Risk Index. Livvy can recommend step-up MFA and a credential reset for a person, then a 90-second coaching nudge, and waits for the team's approval. Approvals stay with the customer's team.
What Phishing simulation does[5][7]
Who is being targeted by real attacks, what assets those users can access and how they have behaved in the past go into shaping each test before it goes out. Living Security is launching support for phishing simulations via email and Teams. SMS, voice, and video simulations are on the Living Security near-term roadmap.
What Human Risk Management Framework does[5]
The Living Security map of how risk builds comes from the Human Risk Management Framework, which has 137 signals and is open to everyone under CC BY 4.0. In the map, signals from nine risk domains join into cohorts, cohorts feed sequences, and each sequence heads for a breach scenario.
What Living Security SCIM does[8]
Living Security SCIM follows the SCIM 2.0 standard (RFC 7643 and RFC 7644). SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and IdentityIQ manage Living Security accounts through the SailPoint SCIM 2.0 connector. The schema includes the core user, the Enterprise extension and the Living Security extension.

Questions about Google and Living Security

What do Google and Living Security sell?
Google sells Google Cybersecurity Certificate and Google AI Professional Certificate. Living Security sells Livvy, Phishing simulation, Human Risk Management Framework and Living Security SCIM.
Are Google and Living Security in the same category?
They share Security awareness training. Google's primary category is Security awareness training and Living Security's is Human risk management.
Where are Google and Living Security headquartered?
Living Security is headquartered in Austin, United States.
When were Google and Living Security founded?
Living Security was founded in 2017.
Who are Google and Living Security sold to?
From its own pages, Living Security sells to organisations that already run security tools, from which it reads signals to reveal human and agent risk.
What have Google and Living Security announced recently?
November 10, 2026: Google issued a Chrome security update fixing an eighth actively exploited zero-day vulnerability of 2026. March 24, 2026: Living Security announced general availability of its AI-native human risk management platform, which extends risk management to both human employees and AI agents.

About Google

Google offers the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, an online program that prepares learners for a career as a cybersecurity analyst. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate provides the skills for an entry-level job in cybersecurity. No prior cybersecurity experience or specific knowledge is required to take the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Cybersecurity analysts are described as tasked with monitoring and safeguarding networks, devices, individuals, and data.[1][2]

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate teaches how to identify and mitigate common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, and how to use AI in cybersecurity. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate teaches how to protect information and systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Learners in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate use industry standard tools including Python, Linux, SQL, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The Google Cybersecurity Certificate covers detecting and responding to incidents using an intrusion detection system.[1][2]

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate names Chronicle and Splunk as examples of security information and event management tools. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate names Suricata as an example intrusion detection system, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, and the CIA Triad as example frameworks and controls, and tcpdump and Wireshark as examples for packet capture and analysis. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate covers business skills including communication, critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork, prioritization, and escalation.[2]

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is delivered as a fully online program. Learners work through interactive content such as hands-on activities, discussion prompts, and quizzes, with 5-10 hours of study a week, in under six months.[2]

On the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, graduates in the US gain access to CareerCircle, which offers personalized coaching, mock interviews, and resume-building tools. After graduating from the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, learners have access to career resources and the opportunity to connect directly with over 150 employers who are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for open entry-level jobs in cybersecurity.[2][7]

In the Google AI Professional Certificate, learners gain hands-on experience building AI skills. The Google AI Professional Certificate is available for learners on Coursera, Google Skills, and Udemy. The AI for Brainstorming & Planning course teaches learners to centralize projects in Gemini Notebook and to use AI as a thought partner to brainstorm concepts, evaluate risks, and build execution-ready plans.[3][4][5][6][7]

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Sources

Google full record

  1. [1]CybersecurityGoogle · grow.google · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Launch a Cybersecurity Career | Get Job-Ready | GoogleGoogle · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Digitale Kompetenzen für alle - Google ZukunftswerkstattGoogle · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Digitale Kompetenzen für alle – Google ZukunftswerkstattGoogle · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Digitale Kompetenzen für alle – Google Atelier DigitalGoogle · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Grow with Google - Training to Grow Your Business & Career.Google · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]AI for Brainstorming & Planning | Grow with GoogleGoogle · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Google Issues Chrome Security Update for Eighth Actively Exploited Zero-Day of 2026The Hacker News · published November 10, 2026 · Tier B
  9. [9]Google Workspace Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier C

Living Security full record

  1. [1]About usLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]ContactLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PlatformLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Living security strengthens cybersecurity human risk platform with phishing simulation moderator free training and foreign translation support 301277650Living Security via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published April 27, 2021 · Tier A
  5. [5]Living Security | AI-native Human Risk ManagementLiving Security · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Microsoft Entra ID integration setup - Living Security PlatformLiving Security · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]HRMCon 2026: Human Risk Management Conference | Living SecurityLiving Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Set up SCIM with SailPoint - Living Security PlatformLiving Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Living Security Launches AI-Native Human Risk Management PlatformLiving Security · published March 24, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Living Security Launches Livvy, AI-Native Predictive HRM IntelligenceLiving Security · published January 14, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Living Security Welcomes Edna Conway as Executive AdvisorLiving Security · published March 12, 2026 · Tier A

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