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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....

Top reviews

AG

Aug 14, 2020

The reading link to Week 03's Framework and their purpose is Broken. Please Fix it. Everything else seemed perfect. I would recommend this course for people who think of starting their careers in CyS.

SH

Jul 5, 2023

This course was a great source of information and explanation to the world of cybersecurity, It gave me a strong motivation to go forward with whole course and learn more about this fascinating field.

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By Prashant R S

Jul 12, 2021

its an great course, but English is little fast in some points in the course in perspective to indian listener in my opinion but by modulating speed of video anyone can easily understand....

By Prateek G

Jul 7, 2022

EXCELLENT FLOW OF THE COURSE. EASILY LEARNING VIDEOS. GREAT MENTORS GIVING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ACTUAL CONDITION OF THE INDUSTRY AND THINGS THAT ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO ENTER INTO AN INDUSTRY.

By Alberto R

Jun 7, 2021

Overall satisfied with the information provided in the cybersecurity field. There are some technical issues that can be fixed but they are not detrimental to the understanding of the topic.

By Vincent B

Jul 5, 2020

Enjoyable informative introduction to Cybersecurity. Not an overwhelming amount of information that motivates the individual to continue in the attempt to earn the full Analyst certificate.

By Terrence J

May 19, 2020

I knew about as much as new born child when it came to Cyber Security. The style of learning definitely suited my needs and I walked away from this course with an ample amount of knowledge.

By Kwizera B

Apr 30, 2024

sir, I had problem i completed the course of introduction to cybersecurity tool and cyber attacks but I have seen that there is no way of how i can get my certificate. i need your support

By Iftikhar A

Jul 3, 2021

an exceptional course to cybersecurity world

all the video's and reading lectures were delivered in a professional way

appreciated in real.

looking forward for an other step

thanx all the team

By V K

Jan 22, 2021

For a beginner, I learned a lot.

It would be very useful if the PDF's used in the video lessons were available to download or access as the videos were not always clear enough to decipher.

By Victor H R

Mar 28, 2023

Fue un curso muy bueno, me hizo interesarme más en este mundo de ciberseguridad. Se nota que los profesores son apasionados con sus carreras y están altamente informados respecto al tema.

By Md i

Jan 13, 2022

One of the best and indispensable contents available on the Compressive yet simple course for any one interested in Cyber Security either for career growth or for Personal Info Security.

By Anthony S

Aug 8, 2024

The knowlegde through this course was worth my time as I learned a lot in regards with cyber threats and how to mitigate and will definitely apply it in my day to day digital activties.

By Jonathan S d M

Jan 22, 2021

Otimo conteudo! Com os testes de aprendizado totalmente direcionados aos assuntos conteporaneos. REcomendo fortemente para quem está se qualificando na area de segurança da informação.

By Ashley B

Sep 10, 2024

This course has recently been re-worked and is much more aligned with the outcomes expected on the quizzes. The information provided is well researched and reflects the current world.

By Hervé m

Dec 2, 2020

Excellent introduction to the basics of safety this gives a different vision in development, I hope to have the chance to complete the entire course until certification. Thank you IBM

By Lionel T

Jan 7, 2021

Well balanced lectures giving a nice overview of practical domains and techniques. Lectures' s sound is sometime very poor and automated translation not relevant, so keep focused ;-)

By Erwin N

Jul 10, 2020

Great introductory course for any beginner with no knowledge about Cyber Security. I learned a lot from this course. Kudos to the instructors of this course. Job excellently done!

By Adem D

Jul 10, 2021

I was a very informative training. I had hard time to understand some of the instructor but cybersecurity had many people from different background. I think I will get used to it :)

By VICTORIA D M

Oct 7, 2020

THIS COURSE WAS VERY EASY TO LEARN AND COMPREHEND. GIVES A VERY DETAILING AND INDEPT VIEW TO CYBER SECURITY ATTACKS AND GIVES STUDENT GOOD CHANCE TO BECOME A CYBER SECURITY EXPERT.

By Darshan S

Jun 4, 2021

This course gave me more than I expected ,specially about digital forensic and tools. It is really a good pick to dive deep in theory, framework , knowledge about tools and IBM X.

By Eric A

Mar 26, 2021

Extremely thorough and informative introduction to the world of Cybersecurity. Looking forward to continuing my education and expanding my knowledge and skillset within this field!

By Jose N N

Mar 9, 2023

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks is an excellent course! All credits to Coursera and IBM! Helping individual fulfill their dreams in the field of Cybersecurity.

By pratik w

Oct 26, 2022

Being mechanical engineer, initally dont know the "c" of cyber security, but after the completing the just one module of the course getting the clearcut idea of the cyber world.

By Selthanglien T

Feb 10, 2022

Coursera is the best place to build your career. It give you a good apportunity to learn, equiped and explore yourself in different filed of education escpecially in technology.

By Ndukwe E

Mar 13, 2021

This course will walk you through all the necessary skills needed in the cybersecurity profession. I strongly recommend it for those who wish to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

By Qingwen J

Aug 4, 2024

In the video, that male professor's explanation makes it easier for me to understand those professional vocabularies, which makes my learning experience more smooth successful.