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Cybersecurity Architecture

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Enhance your understanding of cybersecurity with this intermediate-level course designed to elevate skills in CyberSecurity and Network Security. Learn how to safeguard data through an in-depth exploration of data security principles and digital network architecture. Develop expertise in securing applications by analyzing and implementing robust application security strategies. Join now to navigate complex security environments with confidence and competence.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Industries

  • Information Technology

Enrollment Count

  • 9.32K

Skills You Will Learn

  • CyberSecurity, Network Security, Data Security, Digital Network Architecture, Application Security

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 5 weeks 2-3 hou

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • June 9, 2025
About this Course
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Course Syllabus

Course Prerequisites
You should be familiar with concepts and terminology associated with networks, cloud computing, and their security.
Recommended courses
It is recommended that you either complete the following courses if you are not aware of the basic concepts:

Introduction to Networking and Storage
Or complete the
Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
course to get an overview of all the required topics.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview
  • Lesson 0: Welcome
  • Lesson 1: Getting Started with Cybersecurity Architecture
Module 2: Access Management and Endpoint Security
  • Lesson 1: Identity and Access Management
Module 3: Network, Application, and Data Security
  • Lesson 1: Security Domains
Module 4: Detection and Response
  • Lesson 1: Detecting Cyberattacks and Creating a Response
Module 5: Final Project, Exam, and Course Wrap-up
  • Lesson 1: Final Project
  • Lesson 2: Case Study
  • Lesson 3: Glossary and Final Exam
  • Lesson 4: Course Wrap-Up

Instructors

Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director, IBM Skills Network

Rav Ahuja is a Global Program Director at IBM. He leads growth strategy, curriculum creation, and partner programs for the IBM Skills Network. Rav co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM led initiative to democratize skills for in demand technologies. He is based out of the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto and specializes in instructional solutions for AI, Data, Software Engineering and Cloud. Rav presents at events worldwide and has authored numerous papers, articles, books and courses on subjects in managing and analyzing data. Rav holds B. Eng. from McGill University and MBA from University of Western Ontario.

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