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

Cybersecurity Basics: Tools and Cyberattack

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