According to a recent IBM report, cyberattacks have surged 71%! This alarming statistic highlights a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals. This IBM course will introduce you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures to start your cybersecurity journey.
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
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Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team
Sponsored by EdgePoint Software
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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
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you'll receive a concise overview detailing the history of cybersecurity, along with insights into key events that influenced the global approach to cybersecurity. You’ll learn about critical thinking, its significance, and how it applies in real-world scenarios within cybersecurity. Additionally, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the five key elements of the critical thinking model. Finally, you will delve into the five critical thinking skills that help form the foundation of critical thinking in every professional field, including cybersecurity.
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7 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt5 plugins
In this module, you will discover various threat actors and their motivations, and explore the trends highlighted in the latest IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. You will also explore emerging trends in cybersecurity. Additionally, you will study malware and ransomware tactics, along with strategies to protect your system against them. The module will also introduce social engineering and its applications by cybercriminals. Finally, you will identify essential tips to safeguard your system against phishing, vishing, and smishing attempts.
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8 videos4 assignments1 app item8 plugins
In this module, you will learn about a range of internet security threats, including network mapping, packet sniffing, ID spoofing, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, and injection attacks. You'll also gain insights into system, network, and application security, and engage in practical exercises to implement security controls. Furthermore, you'll delve into vulnerability assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
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11 videos1 reading3 assignments3 plugins
In this module, you will learn about identity and access management (IAM) and its four main categories. You will explore various authentication protocols and methods to verify an individual's identity and gain a clear understanding of different access control schemes. Additionally, you will compare traditional and innovative access control methods and explore multifactor authentication, single sign-on, and passkeys. Finally, you will learn about various threats that can impact an organization's cybersecurity and identify different security measures for deterring them.
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8 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins
In this module, you will complete a final project on multifactor authentication that will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. You will also take a graded exam to evaluate your understanding of various cybersecurity tools and attacks.
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Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Thrilled to announce that I've completed the Cyber Security course on Coursera! Excited to apply this knowledge to protect and secure digital environments. #CyberSecurity #ContinuousLearning #Coursera
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2021
Great introductory course. The mobile app makes it easy to learn on the go at your own pace. Some of the audio is a bit patchy at times, but the ability to review the transcript helps make up for it.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2020
It's a good introductory course that covers the main subjects of cybersecurity. I'd like to see some of the subjects in a more detailed explanation, because they were merely presented to the audience.
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