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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....

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I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Coursera. I have loved the learning I have been able to do and look forward to taking many more classes with them

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waoh.....finally done after so many fail in my quiz. the course is great but the narrator are not speaking up. the audio aint clear enough but i enjoy the course.

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By suyash t

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Apr 20, 2020

Basic knowledge of Operating System is enough for Begineers

By Jeremy L

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Oct 31, 2022

Good course but some instructors need a better microphone.

By Harshvardhan

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Jun 27, 2020

Very fascinating and magnificient and too loving course.

By Imants G

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Oct 17, 2020

Very good, usefull. Sometimes thigs happen too slowly.

By Louis J C J

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Sep 15, 2020

Very GOOD Course , Enjoyed it very much , Informative

By FAISAL M A A F M A A

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Jan 20, 2023

معلومات مفيدة لتطوير المهام الوظيفية والخبرات الشخصية

By Misgana W

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Nov 25, 2022

Gives basic and wonderful insight to the cyber world.

By Cosme P

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Aug 4, 2021

A very good class. A great step toward my final goal.

By Jelny A J R

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Nov 1, 2019

Very informative. I actually learned a couple things.

By Arun P

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Jul 21, 2023

Learned the things morely related to Cybersecurity

By Daniel M

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Jan 13, 2022

great course, teaches very important basic topics

By Hlompho T T

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Jul 28, 2021

It helped me learn how different computers work

By Resul B

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Sep 23, 2020

That was very good, especially for entry level.

By Rakesh S

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Feb 4, 2022

ITS REALLY FANTASTIC COURSE . I REALLY LIKE IT

By Michael F P

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Jan 16, 2021

Well organized, great content, great delivery.

By Moises S G

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Aug 10, 2020

Muy bueno. Aunque falta calidad en los videos.

By Tamjid M I I

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Oct 27, 2021

need to improve volume quality and lodness.

By SANTOSO H

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Dec 11, 2020

Awesome IBM foundation of Computer Security.

By Nisharahmad S

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Jun 22, 2020

A very good course to start the IT journey.

By Rishi R

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Oct 25, 2022

good whi want to switch in security domain

By Delver D

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Jul 14, 2022

Great course, but some slides are blurred.

By Volcanocreation E

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Nov 15, 2020

it's very usefull . thank you , it's great

By Raghav G

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Jul 13, 2020

audio quality not that good

content is good

By Segun O

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Nov 30, 2023

Very detailed and I have learned so much.

By Lorcan F

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Jul 1, 2022

Video and aduio quality was poor at parts