In today’s digital landscape, data is essential to the global economy, and cyberattacks often focus on stealing sensitive information or compromising systems.

If you're interested in starting a career in cybersecurity or simply want to learn how it works, this five-module course on Cybersecurity Architecture is perfect for you. You’ll be guided by an experienced IBM cybersecurity engineer with extensive knowledge of the field.

This course covers the core fundamentals of cybersecurity, including the five security principles, the CIA triad, Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, and security domains. You’ll also dive into detection and response strategies, gaining a well-rounded understanding of prevention, detection, and response in cybersecurity.

Through practical activities, labs, and quizzes, you’ll apply what you’ve learned and test your knowledge at each step. Explore the world of cybersecurity and build a strong foundation for your future career!

Learning Outcomes

Explain the five core principles of cybersecurity and the key concepts of the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad
Outline the various areas a cybersecurity architect must address to design a secure enterprise solution.
Discuss key security domains, such as IAM, endpoint security, network security, application security, and data security
Show your ability to recommend strategies for enhancing network security in a specific scenario

Course Syllabus

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Video: Course Introduction (3:59)
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Module 1: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview

Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Five Principles to Follow (and One to Avoid) (17:02)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Five Principles
Reading: How to Implement Least Privilege Security
Activity: Apply the Concept of Least Privilege
Video: Fundamentals of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (12:25)
Reading: Key Takeaways: CIA Fundamentals
Reading: CIA Triad
Activity: Identify Compromised CIA Principles
Video: Roles and Tools (13:57)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Roles and Tools
Reading: NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Module 1 Summary: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview
Module 1 Glossary: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview
Module 1 Practice Quiz: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Architecture Overview

Module 2 Access Management and Endpoint Security

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Who Are You? Identity and Access Management Really Wants to Know (31:04)
Reading: Key Takeaways: IAM
Reading: Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication
Activity: Apply Multi-Factor Authentication
Video: Endpoints Are the IT Front Door - Guard Them (13:51)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Endpoint Security
Reading: Endpoint Management with IBM
Activity: Implementing Endpoint Management
Module 2 Summary: Access Management and Endpoint Security
Module 2 Glossary: Access Management and Endpoint Security
Module 2 Practice Quiz: Access Management and Endpoint Security
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Access Management and Endpoint Security

Module 3 Network, Application, and Data Security

Module 3 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Network Security (27:23)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Network Security
Reading: Securing Network Infrastructure
Video: Lab Demo (3:18)
Hands-on Lab: Secure Network Diagram
Video: Application Security (16:27)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Application Security
Reading: Secure Coding Practices
Video: Data Security (14:39)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Data Security
Reading: Data Security: Why a Proactive Stance is Best
Reading: Quantum Safe Encryption
Module 3 Summary: Network, Application, and Data Security
Module 3 Glossary: Network, Application, and Data Security
Module 3 Practice Quiz: Network, Application, and Data Security
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Network, Application, and Data Security

Module 4 Detection and Response

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Detection (17:01)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Detection
Reading: Indicators of Compromise
Reading: Threat Intelligence
Hands-on Lab: Review Recent Security Threat Reports using X-Force Threat Exchange
Video: Response (15:49)
Reading: Key Takeaways: Response
Reading: Incident Response Frameworks
Activity: Incident Response
Reading: Case Study - Stopping Cyberattacks at a Major International Airport
Module 4 Summary: Detection and Response
Module 4 Glossary: Detection and Response
Module 4 Practice Quiz: Detection and Response
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Detection and Response

Module 5 Final Project and Exam

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives'
Reading: Final Project: Recommendations to Improve Network Security
Final Project Graded Quiz: Recommendations to Improve Network Security
Reading: Case Study: Network Architecture Powered by IBM
Course Glossary: Cyber Defense Architecture
Final Exam: Cyber Defense Architecture

Course Wrap-Up

Course Summary: Cyber Defense Architecture
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Cybersecurity and Networking Fundamentals knowledge.

Digital Security Architecture

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