Cyberattacks have been on the rise and are expected to continue growing, highlighting the increasing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Start your journey into the world of cybersecurity with this introductory IBM course, designed to introduce you to key concepts, common threats, and effective preventive measures.

Dive into the evolution of cybersecurity, explore the motivations behind cyberattacks, and learn about various types of threats such as malware and ransomware. The course will also help you apply critical thinking to common cybersecurity practices and architectural frameworks.

Gain valuable insights from industry experts who share their career journeys, skills, and perspectives. You'll also explore the role of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and organizations in protecting against attacks.

Throughout the course, you’ll build hands-on technical skills and practical knowledge through interactive labs. The final project will allow you to showcase your understanding of key cybersecurity principles.

This course is perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of cybersecurity and will help you launch a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

Learning Outcomes

Start your career in cybersecurity with this course, covering essential foundational concepts.
Learn how to apply key cybersecurity principles, tools, and strategies to safeguard both digital and physical assets.
Identify common security threats and best practices to protect against them.
Understand authentication and identity management techniques to secure your organization.

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Welcome

Video: Course Introduction
General Information
Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Grading Scheme
Helpful Tips for Course Completion

Module 1: Cybersecurity Insights

Learning Objectives and Module Introduction
Video: The Impact of the WarGames Movie on Cybersecurity
Video: The Impact of 9/11 on Cybersecurity
Video: The Impact of Covid 19 on Cybersecurity
Reading: The History of Cybersecurity
Practice Quiz
Video: Critical thinking in Cybersecurity
Video: Critical Thinking: A Model
Video: Critical Thinking: 5 key Skills
Activity: Would You Rather?
Practice Quiz
Module 1 Summary: Cybersecurity Insights
Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Insights
Module 1 Glossary: Cybersecurity Insights

Module 2: Cybersecurity Threats

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Types of Actors and Their Motives
Reading: Insider Attacks
Video: Cybersecurity Trends
Activity: Exploring IBM's X-Force Threat Intelligence Index
Practice Quiz
Video: What is Malware? Let's Hear the Hacker's Viewpoint
Video: What is Ransomware?
Reading: Malware Types
Video: How to Prevent Malware Attacks
Reading: Malware Detection with Rootkit Hunters
Hands-on Lab: Malware Scan using Rkhunter
Practice Quiz
Video: Social Engineering - How Bad Guys Hack Users
Reading: Types of social engineering
Video: What is Phishing?
Video: Humans vs. AI Who's Better at Phishing?
Reading: How to Prevent Social Engineering
Practice Quiz
Module 2 Summary: Cybersecurity Threats
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Threats
Module 2 Glossary: Cybersecurity Threats

Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Internet Security Threats: Mapping
Video: Internet Security Threats: Packet Sniffing
Video: Internet Security Threats: IP Spoofing
Video: Internet Security Threats: Denial-of-Service Attacks
Video: Internet Security Threats: Injection Attacks
Practice Quiz
Video: Security Controls
Reading: Types of Controls
Video: System Security
Video: Network Security
Video: Application Security by Design
Video: Vulnerability Management
Video: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Practice Quiz
Module 3 Summary: Cybersecurity Controls
Module 3 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Controls
Module 3 Glossary: Cybersecurity Controls

Module 4: Identity and Physical Controls

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Video: Authentication
Video: Authorization
Video: Access Controls
Video: What is Multi-Factor Authentication?
Activity: Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Video: What is Single Sign On (SSO)?
Video: Passkeys FIDO
Practice Quiz
Video: Physical Threats and Controls
Reading: Physical Cybersecurity Controls
Practice Quiz
Module 4 Summary: Identity and Physical Controls
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Identity and Physical Controls
Module 4 Glossary: Identity and Physical Controls

Module 5: Final Project - Secure Access

Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Reading: Final Project Overview
Final Project: Secure Access

Course Wrap-Up

Video: Course Wrap-up
Congratulations and Next Steps
Thanks from the Course Team
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