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IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization
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IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization

Launch your career in Cybersecurity. Acquire the knowledge you need to work in Cybersecurity

IBM Skills Network Team
Dee Dee Collette
Dr. Manish Kumar

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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1 month
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Course 111 hours4.6 (16,050 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • How to apply key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies to protect digital and physical assets

  • How to recognize various types of threat actors and malware and explore preventive measures

  • To identify various internet security threats and common cybersecurity best practices

  • To understand authentication and identity management concepts for safeguarding your organization

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Security Controls
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Incident Response
Category: Network Security
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Threat Management

Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

Course 217 hours4.6 (5,576 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Essential OS knowledge for professionals looking to get started in cybersecurity and IT support

  • How to adeptly navigate features unique to Windows, Linux, and MacOS ecosystems

  • How to manage user accounts and permissions

  • Valuable insights into foundational cloud computing concepts such as virtualization and containerization

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Systems
Category: Mac OS
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Virtualization
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Firewall
Category: User Accounts
Category: Linux
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Security Controls

Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

Course 311 hours4.7 (3,327 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Define fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including governance, risk management, compliance, AI ethics, and the audit process.

  • Identify cybersecurity laws and regulations, both at a national and international level and comprehend their implications for organizations.

  • Explore industry standards and their significance in cybersecurity practices and gain insights into the COBIT framework and SOC reports.

  • Apply cybersecurity industry standards and best practices to mitigate risks, enhance security, and ensure compliance through audit processes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Category: IT Service Management
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT)
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Category: Auditing

Computer Networks and Network Security

Course 415 hours4.7 (3,289 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Sought-after computer network and network security skills businesses need to protect the network and endpoint devices from unwanted intrusions.

  • How to apply organization policies to protect endpoint devices from attacks using firewall settings, and outbound and inbound rulesets.

  • Install, configure, apply patches and use cloud-based software to find, quarantine, and remove malware and for intrusion detection systems

  • Perform the tasks necessary to provide recommendations for network hardware devices, network security, and network monitoring and management

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Routing
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Firewall
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Computer Networking
Category: General Networking
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Network Architecture

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