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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

MG

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!

TC

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 Martinbp

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May 10, 2021

Good course, Sadly some powerpoints were in a terrible quality.

By Omone E

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Apr 13, 2023

wow. Better and more understandable than the textbook itself.

By Sovithyea R

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Feb 22, 2023

it's such a great lectures and great explanation from lecturer

By f f

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Sep 19, 2022

Very interesting material, I would suggest adding more quizez

By lawgalet G

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Jun 13, 2022

it is interesting course keep it up,i am intersesting to learn

By Wafula J

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Oct 21, 2022

I liked everything. The materials and Instructors were clear

By Saúl E G A

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Mar 13, 2022

muy bien explicado desde lo mas básico hasta lo mas complejo.

By Omar D

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Dec 5, 2020

Awesome course, very tricky quizes, definitely recommended :D

By SAKSHI K

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Sep 12, 2020

thank you for providing all the fundamental concept..........

By Erick C

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Jul 20, 2020

Thank you for the content and the way to share this knowledge

By Athos C

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Sep 14, 2023

Very good also for people without huge experience! Thank you

By Shruti S

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Mar 26, 2021

Course was knowledgeable and informative. Thanks to Coursera

By Subarnadip D

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Jul 4, 2020

Very good opportunity for learning. Thanks to Coursera team.

By avdeep s g

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Apr 10, 2022

excellent taught me alot escpecially shortcuts and commands

By Shariff K

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Nov 3, 2020

Thank you IBM and Coursera for building careers and skills!

By Romit K

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Jun 23, 2020

Course is awesome and great opportunity for Cyber Security.

By Mohamed S

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Dec 24, 2019

Very Practical Course, Really enjoyed this learning journey

By Abdulrahman A A A

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Aug 29, 2022

Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security

By Gibson M M

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Sep 24, 2021

I'm very interested in learning all the skillsknenewskill

By hossam m

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Dec 29, 2020

really learned many new things in this topic Cybersecurity

By Carlos F

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Jun 27, 2020

Great content I can relate to cybersecurity courses at UPC

By MUTYALA J V S P

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May 28, 2020

it's better to learn this it's useful in many applications

By Shamma A A

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Apr 22, 2021

very helpful course for beginners in cybersecurity field.

By Anirban C

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Oct 28, 2020

Excellent course for learning about gk involving cybersec

By PRITAM R

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May 31, 2020

Great experience. Looking forward for the specialization.