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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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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Course 111 hours4.6 (15,681 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: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Security Software
Category: Computer Security
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Authentications
Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Security Testing
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Threat Management

Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

Course 217 hours4.6 (5,489 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: Operating Systems
Category: Microsoft Servers
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Mac OS
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Linux
Category: Unix
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Records Management
Category: Cloud Engineering
Category: Patch Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Virtualization
Category: General Networking
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Databases
Category: IT Automation
Category: IT Management
Category: Server Administration
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Active Directory
Category: Data Management
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Document Management
Category: File Systems
Category: Windows PowerShell
Category: Software Systems
Category: System Programming
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Computer Science
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Document Control
Category: Data Storage
Category: Information Technology
Category: Network Administration
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Containerization
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Network Security
Category: DevOps
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: System Software
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: System Configuration
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: File Management
Category: User Accounts
Category: Security Management
Category: Computer Networking
Category: User Provisioning

Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

Course 311 hours4.7 (3,259 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: Information Systems Security
Category: Linux
Category: Data Strategy
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Server Administration
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Microsoft Servers
Category: Data Governance
Category: Application Security
Category: IT Service Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Financial Regulation
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Compliance Reporting
Category: Compliance Auditing
Category: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Category: IT Management
Category: Security Management
Category: Active Directory
Category: Data Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: General Networking
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Security Controls
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Information Technology
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: General Accounting
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT)
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Governance
Category: Network Administration
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Risk Management
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Network Security
Category: Web Applications
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Data Security
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Cryptography
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Auditing
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Change Control
Category: Information Assurance

Computer Networks and Network Security

Course 414 hours4.7 (3,175 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 Architecture
Category: Threat Management
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Network Security
Category: NoSQL
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Database Systems
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Firewall
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Database Theory
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Database Development
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Administration
Category: Data Architecture
Category: Vulnerability
Category: Database Management
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: OSI Models
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Data Storage
Category: Data Management
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: General Networking
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Databases
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Operational Databases
Category: Incident Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Query Languages
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Information Technology
Category: Network Routing
Category: Data Store
Category: Network Engineering
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Data Security
Category: TCP/IP
Category: SQL
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Information Technology Architecture

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