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IBM Cybersecurity Assessment & CompTIA Security+ Practice Ex

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Showcase your expertise in Cybersecurity fundamentals in this final assessment of the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate!

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Skills You Will Learn

  • ompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, PyTorch

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 2 wks/ 2-6 hrs

Platform

  • edX

Last Update

  • March 21, 2025
About this Course
Complete the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate with this final assessment!

In taking this final course, you will be showing your accumulated knowledge of cybersecurity skills. You will demonstrate your proficiency in cybersecurity tools and concepts including:

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • System administration
  • Network security and vulnerabilities
  • Penetration testing and incident response
  • Threat intelligence

Before completing this final assessment, it is highly recommended that you complete the previous seven courses in the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.


  • Prerequisites:
    It is recommended to take the previous courses in the IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals Professional Certificate before completing this course.

What you'll learn

  • Apply fundamental cybersecurity skills for a final assessment
  • Demonstrate proficiency in identifying cyber threats and risks
  • Showcase your knowledge of network security and testing for vulnerabilities
  • Exhibit an understanding of important concepts and tools utilized by successful cybersecurity analysts

Syllabus

Module 1: IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals Professional Certificate Assessment Exam

Instructors

Dr. Manish Kumar

SME

Dr. Manish Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bangalore University, Bangalore, INDIA. With 16 years of teaching experience, he is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at RV University, Bangalore. Specializing in information security and digital forensics, he has published many research papers in reputed conferences and journals. Actively involved in research and consultancy, he regularly delivers workshops, technical talks, and training for engineering institutions, researchers, law enforcement, and the judiciary. He is a life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), and a senior member of The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

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Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director, IBM Skills Network

Rav Ahuja is a Global Program Director at IBM. He leads growth strategy, curriculum creation, and partner programs for the IBM Skills Network. Rav co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM led initiative to democratize skills for in demand technologies. He is based out of the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto and specializes in instructional solutions for AI, Data, Software Engineering and Cloud. Rav presents at events worldwide and has authored numerous papers, articles, books and courses on subjects in managing and analyzing data. Rav holds B. Eng. from McGill University and MBA from University of Western Ontario.

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