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IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate
IBM
ISC2

IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate

Launch your career as a Cybersecurity Specialist. Gain the in-demand skills and hands-on experience to get job-ready in less than 4 months. No prior experience required.

IBM Skills Network Team
Dee Dee Collette
Rav Ahuja

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin

11,625 already enrolled

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4.8

(423 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(423 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the importance of data security and integrity and identify preferred practices for authentication, encryption, and device security.

  • Develop working knowledge of different security threats, breaches, malware, social engineering, and other attack vectors.

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge cybersecurity specialists use in their daily roles.

  • Identify types of network (cyber) threats and attacks and leverage common tools to prevent these threats.

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Professional Certificate - 12 course series

Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

Course 17 hours4.7 (335 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Compare the roles and responsibilities of various careers within the cybersecurity field and how to progress from one level to the next level.

  • Map IT fundamental skills, technical skills, and soft skills to the different job roles at various levels in cybersecurity.

  • Identify the required certifications such as Security+, A+, CISSP, and CEH   for different job roles and the contents of each certification.

  • Discover the right role for you in cybersecurity and learn how to prepare for your chosen career path.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity

Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

Course 217 hours4.7 (1,754 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of operating system fundamentals.

  • Recognize desktop and laptop hardware components and devices.

  • Identify and describe internal desktop and laptop computer components, interfaces, and peripherals.

  • Explain basic workstation setup, locate operating system settings, and identify good troubleshooting practices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Electronic Hardware
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Technical Support
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: Hardware Design
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: System Support
Category: Computer Science
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: System Configuration
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Linux
Category: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Category: File Management
Category: Information Technology
Category: IT Management
Category: File Systems
Category: Display Devices
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Mac OS
Category: Electronic Systems
Category: Contingency Planning
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Data Storage
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Document Management
Category: System Software
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Records Management
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Management

Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

Course 318 hours4.7 (321 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Classify, install, configure, and manage software including mobile platforms.

  • Discuss cloud computing and web browser concepts.

  • Explain software development models, techniques, and concepts.

  • Describe fundamental database management concepts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Application Development
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Databases
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Database Systems
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computer Programming
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Database Theory
Category: Computer Science
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Information Technology
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Web Development
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Version Control
Category: Software Versioning
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Query Languages
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: Data Access
Category: Software Installation
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Linux
Category: Application Lifecycle Management
Category: Data Storage
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Software Development
Category: IT Management
Category: Database Administration
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Database Management
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Data Management

Introduction to Networking and Storage

Course 412 hours4.7 (447 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Identify wired and wireless network types, explain physical and logical topology, differentiate network cable types and what each is used for.

  • List common network devices. Discover what packets are and how IP addresses work, and explain what protocols are and why models are necessary.

  • Determine how to set up and encrypt networks and mobile devices. Diagnose connectivity issues and utilize the command prompt and Windows Settings.

  • List network drive types, explain RAM, ROM, and RAID, and troubleshoot storage issues. Explain STaaS, and define file, block, and object storage.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Engineering
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: General Networking
Category: Information Management
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Data Management
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: Databases
Category: Information Technology
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Network Administration
Category: Data Storage
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Support
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Cloud Services
Category: OSI Models
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Network Model

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Course 512 hours4.6 (6,717 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the business case for cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud

  • Describe the cloud service models- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud deployment models- Public, Private, Hybrid; explain cloud infrastructure components

  • Explain emerging Cloud related trends including HybridMulticloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application Modernization

  • List and describe services of popular cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Cloud Engineering
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Data Security
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Application Development
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Information Technology Architecture
Category: Data Management
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Information Technology
Category: Data Storage
Category: IBM Cloud
Category: Information Management
Category: Hybrid Cloud Computing
Category: Software Development
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: Network Security
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Multi-Cloud
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Databases
Category: Cloud Technologies

Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

Course 612 hours4.8 (645 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the importance of data security, maintaining data integrity, and confidentiality

  • Demonstrate the installation of software updates and patches

  • Identify preferred practices for authentication, encryption, and device security

  • Discuss types of security threats, breaches, malware, social engineering, and other attack vectors

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Management
Category: Application Security
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Security Software
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Data Governance
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Hardening
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Computer Security
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Data Management
Category: Encryption
Category: Data Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Data Strategy
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Authentications
Category: Email Security
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cryptography
Category: Authorization (Computing)

Security Principles

Course 75 hours4.8 (429 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Security Controls
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Data Security
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Governance
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Risk Management

Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

Course 82 hours4.7 (203 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Incident Management
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Contingency Planning
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Cybersecurity

Access Control Concepts

Course 94 hours4.8 (107 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Application Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Safety and Security

Network Security

Course 108 hours4.7 (175 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Architecture
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Data Centers
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Incident Management
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Information Technology Architecture
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Data Security
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Network Engineering
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Threat Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Information Technology
Category: IT Infrastructure

Security Operations

Course 118 hours4.7 (105 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Management
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cryptography
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Encryption
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Version Control
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Data Security

Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies

Course 1213 hours4.8 (1,464 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Incident Response
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Network Security
Category: Incident Management
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Security Management
Category: Vulnerability

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
58 Courses1,003,170 learners
Dee Dee Collette
IBM
6 Courses535,954 learners
Rav Ahuja
IBM
53 Courses3,051,752 learners

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