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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 Ronnie M

Feb 23, 2023

took this class in college for 4 months to learn it, this refreshed my memory and seems alot easier than college

By Paolo D M

Sep 30, 2019

Nice course, little less challenging than the previous one but still full of good and useful resources and tips.

By Aryan S

Jul 19, 2022

The course was really helpful in understanding the basics of cybersecurity roles and operating system security.

By Satyajeet B

Oct 10, 2020

The course was good content for initial basic understanding and gaining knowledge on Cybersecurity environment.

By Samuel T G S

Sep 19, 2020

Very informative, well put together and as a new student I never felt that I was being overwhelmed.

Thank You.

By Saqlain w

Sep 5, 2021

Super course to know about Roles, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual machines and Different types of os Shortcuts .

By James J

Mar 1, 2021

I learn alot about The roles Processes and Operating System Security works. I learn some important information

By Santosh S

Aug 10, 2020

Cybersecurity play vitol role this days and i am happy to learn important course with professional instructors

By Nathaniel R

Jul 11, 2022

it was very informative. There was alot of information to cover. The instructor was amazing in his delivery

By SHUBHANKAR P

Dec 6, 2019

awesome content and loved the tutorials. looking forward to study about different tools used for attacking.

By Summer K

Aug 31, 2023

The instructors were engaging, and I felt that I had a good grasp of the material by the end of the course.

By Larry A

Jun 23, 2023

this course is so hard to do . it is to get this so fast work of night to get it done daytime on test

By SANJAY C

Jan 23, 2021

Very interesting to understand and remember all roles , process and security related to operating systems.

By Sunil B

Jul 24, 2020

Its covering basics of Cyber Security Roles , processes , Operating Systems and Virtualization very nicely.

By 字典的恩典

Jul 24, 2021

shortcut and Linux knowledge are very useful lessons. Teachers speeches is very clear and understandable.

By Deleted A

Oct 25, 2021

Excellent course. I would recommend this course to anyone who is in the IT security/engineering field.

By Jayant k r

May 27, 2020

nice and very informative course and helps you to understand cloud computing and other operating system

By Aiuka M

Sep 12, 2023

Tive um aprendizado muito positivo e recomendo a qualquer um que queira começar no mundo da segurança.

By Victor N

Oct 19, 2022

Muy util para aprender sobre la Virtualizacion y el uso en la nube. Que cada vez se hace mas comun.

By John A

Oct 31, 2023

The lecture contents, presentation and assesments are exceptionally good for an online learning hub

By Emre G

Mar 12, 2022

It was a great course after introduction to Cyber Security world. Thank you for this amazing source

By jorge C

Jun 8, 2022

I thank the tutors and coursera for giving me the knowledge and being able to advance my knowledge

By Juan D

Jan 30, 2021

I wish the MacOS functions were covered in as much detail as the Windows and Linux functions were.

By Andrew O C

Aug 23, 2020

Very detailed for entry professionals in the field of cybersecurity. Thank you IBM and the tutors

By Erwin N

Jul 20, 2020

Great Job Course Instructors!!! I really learned a lot from this course!!! Thank you so much!!!