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About the Course

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. In this course, you’ll explore the evolution of cybersecurity and discover the critical thinking model. You’ll also cover threat actors, malware, ransomware, and defenses against social engineering. Additionally, you’ll learn about internet security threats and security controls. You’ll explore the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and access control. You’ll also look at the physical threats organizations encounter and consider effective security measures. Throughout, you’ll build practical knowledge through hands-on labs and gain technical expertise through insights from industry experts. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles. This course is for anyone who wants a basic understanding of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst....

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NA

Apr 1, 2024

"Thrilled to complete my first course in Cybersecurity - a perfect blend of tools and tactics. Insightful, engaging, and foundational. Highly recommend to anyone starting their cybersecurity journey!"

MS

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

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By Vojtěch H

Dec 12, 2022

Sometimes it was hard to listen to some videos. It would be better to record then on professional microphones.

By John C

Apr 1, 2021

The audio lectures were great. However, the associated text had many misspelled words and incomplete thoughts.

By Kamali B

Jun 4, 2020

It was very helpful and sometimes made it simple to get an idea about the different aspects of cyber security.

By Antwuane H

Nov 13, 2022

The instructors were dry and boring. it was really hard to focus. I think you guys should update the modules.

By Okan B

Aug 12, 2021

the content is good and helpful, however some videos definitely need a make-over regarding the audio quality.

By Anthony J G

Nov 8, 2020

Full of bulleted and insightful information into cybersecurity and is explained throughout the video lessons.

By Adewumi A A

Aug 2, 2020

Some subject matter experts were not clear in their communication. But overall it was a very impacting class

By LUIS B R E

May 29, 2024

CONSIDERO QUE ESTA MUY BIEN ESTRUCTURADO Y BUEN MATERIAL DE ESTUDIO, PERO TAMBIEN QUE LE FALTAN LABORATORIOS

By Angira T

Jan 3, 2021

Provides a good insight into the basics of cybersecurity principle, tools, methodologies and actors involved

By Bridgett S

Nov 24, 2020

So far this course has been very informative. However, there were times when the audio was not always clear.

By Sabrina K

Aug 3, 2023

Really enjoyed this course, and would have given it 5 stars but for that content is from several years ago.

By JAYDEV J

May 11, 2020

a very good and fundamental course by IBM to help for beginners to learn about the cyber security concepts.

By Sarvagya j

Feb 9, 2020

the audio and text are not very clear at some places but the course in itself is very good and enlightening

By Jeanine W

Apr 7, 2023

A great amount of information each week. The only issue I had was with the audio on a few of the speakers.

By Tanay S

Jan 21, 2022

All the topics were good. My expectation was topic would be covered in more depth. Thanks to Coursera. :)

By Nelson Y

Aug 30, 2021

Great beginner course, only thing I would like to see improved is the audio quality on some of the videos.

By Mutrib

Apr 16, 2022

It is a very beginer course in cybersecurity, only the theory of cybersecurity is covered in this course.

By Mian H J

Oct 4, 2021

Introduction is nice but it's better if cashing the course community session is also included and taught.

By Naman P S

May 8, 2020

The audio could have been more clear.

The examples used to explain the concepts of cryptography were good.

By Arslan A

Aug 5, 2022

GOOD INSIGHT IN EVERY WAY.

EVERY TOPIC WAS DETAILED WITH LINKS.

QRADAR AND IBM's REPORTS ARE VERY HELPFUL

By SHAHZAIB H

Sep 3, 2020

Only voice problem in some videos, otherwise was the best starting introduction to cybersecurity course.

By Visvesh J K

Oct 27, 2019

Best Knowledge presented so far. 4 star only because in some of the videos audio quality was really bad.

By Shailendra K

Aug 9, 2022

The course was fabulous. It just had a slight problem in regarding to audio and presentation a little.

By Havva O

Apr 20, 2022

I like video .I learned different somethig with cybersecurty .All teacher explained clearly.Thanks IBM.

By Muhammad A T

Jul 13, 2020

Wonderful course, Lots of new things to learn, Add some more content in digital forensics. Many thanks!