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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 SAYANTAN P

Aug 18, 2020

It is a very good course for a beginner who wants to learn cybersecurity.

By Brandon B

Sep 20, 2022

Very good overview on the cybersecurity roles as well as the processes.

By Ebenezer P

May 25, 2021

Great course, learned many new things through this course really helpful

By YALAVARTHI M

Sep 21, 2020

journey was really amazing loved every bit thank u coursera and my guide

By Mohammed S S

Oct 15, 2020

IBM is hands down the best place to gain knowledge about Cybersecurity.

By Tong V C

Dec 22, 2020

Thank you. Waao. It was very difficult, I had to do it almost 10 times

By saif j

Sep 13, 2021

Very informative, linksprovided were great help to go indebth study.

By GAMALIEL S T M

Oct 6, 2020

i am rejoicing with the amount of knowledge that i have gain from IBM

By Jerome C

May 19, 2020

Very informative.

Easy to follow/understand.

Knowledgeable instructors.

By Utsav D

Nov 26, 2021

Great course for learning cybersecurity and information security 👍

By Philip A

Aug 5, 2020

I learned so much from the Operating System of Mackintosh Computer.

By State o t D M

Jul 28, 2021

Easy to understand and straightforward. Would definitely recommend.

By Monchur M

Nov 17, 2020

Good course love it so far just need to improve audio quality......

By Abu S A

Jul 10, 2020

rightly described without loosing focus and covered many aspects

By Belay S

Nov 16, 2022

This is very interesting, very important and life changing course.

By Pumuditha A

Oct 29, 2020

The lectures were very interesting as well as explained very well.

By Fathir A G B 2

Sep 17, 2024

Great Course, I had a great experience learning in this Course!!!

By Mr. A B

Mar 7, 2022

much informative course regarding cybersecurity roles and working

By Ahmet R K

Sep 14, 2020

This is very useful to remember and practice my former knowledge.

By shernett

Jun 6, 2022

was very easy to learn and i loved how everything was explained.

By Kapil K

Aug 1, 2021

This was awesome it gives realy deep learning about os security.

By Carolina G

Oct 1, 2020

This Course was very interesting. Easy to follow and understand.

By Sheron

Aug 9, 2020

This is good way to improve our knowledge and thank you so much.

By Jose C

Mar 14, 2023

Course was very informative and the instructors were very clear

By Martinbp

May 10, 2021

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