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.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Cybersecurity Insights

Welcome to the Course
History of Cybersecurity
Critical Thinking
Module Summary and Assessment

Module 2: Cybersecurity Threats

Types of Actors and Their Motives
Malware and Ransomware
Social Engineering
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Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls

Internet Attacks
Cybersecurity Controls
Module Summary and Assessment

Module 4: Identity and Physical Controls

Authentication and Access Control
Physical Threats and Controls
Module Summary and Assessment

Module 5: Final Project - Secure Access

Final Project
Course Wrap-Up

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

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

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