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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

Apr 24, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

May 10, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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By Kevin F

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Jan 17, 2021

Great introduction to roles and operating system's

By Keila D

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Dec 19, 2020

I learned an abundance of information. Thank you!

By g z

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Aug 22, 2020

excelente curso. conciso en cuanto los contenidos

By Richard C

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Aug 18, 2020

Great to use the knowledge obtained in the tests.

By PHILIP P A T

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Jun 7, 2020

Wonderful course by IBM for beginners.Love it :-)

By Fady M

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May 16, 2020

Awesome content, I will be back for more, thanks.

By Zohaib A

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Mar 24, 2022

Very Beneficary for knowledge regarding security

By Mendelssohn S

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Oct 30, 2020

Excellent course! Congratulations to developers!

By Jorge r

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Jan 20, 2023

Challenging but great introduction to the field

By Mrinal K R

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Jul 7, 2020

Very helpful course with easy learning process.

By ADITYA A

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Jun 27, 2020

Learned a lot. Great Course. Thank you so much.

By María A V

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Nov 1, 2019

I enjoyed it, specially more practical lessons.

By Deleted A

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Jun 26, 2023

Thanks , this course deserve more than 5 stars

By Adesoji F

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Mar 30, 2022

the course is insightful and well explanatory.

By Anum A

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May 30, 2020

this is awesome thanks coursera and thanks IBM

By Raphael I

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Nov 8, 2023

Best place to sharpen your IT mind and skills

By Mr. V S

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Apr 15, 2023

Thank you IBM beautiful guidance by our SME's

By Johan j v m

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Jul 18, 2020

the excelente course of the security computer

By R

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Feb 6, 2024

high marks for the Labs and course material

By Tchoussang W

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Oct 6, 2023

Built really cleverly; i have learned a lot

By Freddie Á O

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Jan 27, 2021

Muy buen curso, muy didactico

Felicitaciones

By Ravindranath S

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Jun 1, 2020

Amazinng info and study about Cybersecurity

By Tony F

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Aug 22, 2020

great course for cybersecurity entry level

By VASUDHEVAN S

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Jul 10, 2020

Starts from scratch so it is easy to learn

By MILIND S

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Mar 1, 2023

very much helpful for understanding thing