The cost of a security breach averages nearly $5M (IBM) and is increasing every year. So, businesses are always looking for professionals who can anticipate threats and prevent them. This IBM Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography course builds expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, protecting assets, and using AI and cryptography techniques to strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
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Instructors: Dr. Manish Kumar
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In-demand penetration and threat hunting skills, supported by hands-on practice that employers are looking for on a resume.
Hands-on experience applying the principles of penetration testing using tools, such as OWASP ZAP and SNYK.
How to create penetration testing reports and integrate AI to perform advanced threat hunting and threat intelligence.
Use cryptography and cryptanalysis techniques like encryption and hashing to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module provides an overview of the different phases of penetration testing, which includes planning, discovery, attack, verification, and reporting. You'll also learn about the fundamental concepts of penetration testing and its importance. The module will focus on the planning and discovery phases. The planning phase will cover the rules of engagement, which ensure penetration tests are conducted ethically and legally. Then, in the discovery phase, you will be introduced to passive and active reconnaissance methods and Google Dorking.
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5 videos2 readings3 assignments7 plugins
This module focuses on the attack phase of penetration testing. You will learn about the key actions involved in the attack phase, including running exploits, bypassing defenses, gaining elevated privileges, and initiating post-attack activities. You will also explore various penetration testing tools and perform port and website scans using online penetration tools. Further, you will solidify your understanding of port scanning, network scanning, and network protocol analyzers through hands-on labs.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments3 app items3 plugins
This module focuses on the reporting phase of penetration testing, while introducing the concepts of software and application pen testing. You will learn how to scan code repositories for vulnerabilities and understand its benefits. You will also understand the importance of the reporting phase, create comprehensive penetration testing reports, and implement the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) framework, which provides insights into industry standards for reporting.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments5 plugins
This module provides an overview of threat hunting practices and the role of threat intelligence in cybersecurity. You will explore various threat intelligence sources and learn how to review recent security threat reports using IBM X-Force Threat Exchange. You'll also learn about threat intelligence platforms, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence frameworks, and threat hunting models. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the role of AI in enhancing threat intelligence and hunting capabilities.
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5 videos1 reading3 assignments7 plugins
This module delves into the fundamental concepts and practices of cryptography, covering essential techniques for ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity. You will gain insights into symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms like AES and RSA, as well as hashing techniques. The module also examines key management practices and crucial cryptographic techniques, such as securing SSL/TLS. Further, it addresses common cryptographic attacks and cryptanalysis techniques, providing a comprehensive understanding of cryptographic solutions for enhancing organizational security.
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7 videos1 reading3 assignments2 app items7 plugins
In this module, you will apply the knowledge gained in the course in a final project. The module also wraps up the course learning and highlights key takeaways and next steps.
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1 video2 readings1 peer review1 app item3 plugins
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Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020
Good for overview of topics. However more graded hands-on lab should be provided (as Google does) instead of just providing links in additional resources.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020
Very thorough topical information at the entry level that leaves you with confidence and knowledge afterwards. I am very thankful for this course and the whole IBM Cyber Pro Cert.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2022
Great review of Python syntax, some Java, and forensic cybersecurity. This has made me particularly interested in this as a possible career path.
Recommended if you're interested in Information Technology
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