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Cybersecurity Basics: Tools and Cyberattack

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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.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Industries

  • Information Technology

Enrollment Count

  • 97.79K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Physical Threats And Controls, CyberSecurity Controls, CyberSecurity Threats, Forecasting, Critical Thinking

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 5 weeks

Platform

  • edX

Last Update

  • July 19, 2025
About this Course
Cyberattacks have surged by 71% and are predicted to continue increasing. This alarming statistic highlights the continued demand for cybersecurity professionals. Jumpstart your cybersecurity career with this introductory IBM course, which introduces you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures.

Explore the evolution of cybersecurity and the motivations of the actors behind cyberattacks, including types such as malware, ransomware, and other security threats. You'll also relate critical thinking to common cybersecurity practices and architecture.

Hear from industry experts regarding their own careers, skills, perspectives, and experiences. Frameworks, standards, and organizations play a fundamental role in cybersecurity, which you will also investigate.

Throughout, you’ll build practical knowledge and technical expertise through hands-on labs. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles.

This course is for anyone who wants to know the basics of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

Course Syllabus

  • Module 1: Cybersecurity Insights
  • Module 2: Cybersecurity Threats
  • Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls
  • Module 4: Identity and Physical Controls
  • Module 5: Final

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

As a prerequisite, it is recommended that you have basic knowledge of IT fundamentals.

Course objectives

  • How to apply key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies to protect digital and physical assets
  • How to recognize various types of threat actors and malware and explore preventive measures
  •  To identify various internet security threats and common cybersecurity best practices
  • To understand authentication and identity management concepts for safeguarding your organization

Instructors

IBM Skills Network

IBM Skills Network Team

At IBM Skills Network, we know how crucial it is for businesses, professionals, and students to build hands-on, job-ready skills quickly to stay competitive. Our courses are designed by experts who work at the forefront of technological innovation. With years of experience in fields like AI, software development, cybersecurity, data science, business management, and more, our instructors bring real-world insights and practical, hands-on learning to every module. Whether you're upskilling yourself or your team, we will equip you with the practical experience and future focused technical and business knowledge you need to succeed in today’s ever-evolving world.

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