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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

MG

Apr 24, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

TC

May 10, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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By sarath k

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Oct 28, 2021

very informative and interesting syllabus and good teaching , recommended for everyone.

By Sri S M

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Nov 7, 2020

I had leaned an basics as very well, the quality of the content are very good.....!!!!

By Emmanuel B

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Jul 9, 2021

There are few critical inormation learned which can help with my CYSA+ certification

By MUHAMMAD H K

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Jun 18, 2020

Thank you Coursera for giving me knowledge when i have no background of this course.

By fg4h G

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Apr 26, 2020

I loved everything (except for some blurry screenshots but that's not very crucial)

By Sajjad A

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Sep 20, 2020

I have gain much knowledge to further take my journey of learning from this course

By Yudha P

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Jun 24, 2020

Great Detail, explanation, but I suggest to update some resources that unavailable

By Ahmed R

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Oct 15, 2022

Great knowledege wonder full teacher they of teach us fantastic. i giva 5 rating

By Md S H

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Apr 21, 2022

IT WAS WONDERFUL COURSE. I WAS REVIEWING MY SKILL THROUGH THIS AND FOUND USEFUL.

By Eloisa J D P

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Jan 8, 2022

Thank you IBM & Coursera it will help me to my steps to become 1 cybersecurity!

By Martha F

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Apr 20, 2021

Another great introduction course. Easy to follow. Highly recommend IBM courses.

By Anirudh G

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Jul 22, 2020

It was a great journey Thank you IBM for this study material they have developed

By Jamel J

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Aug 22, 2022

Great Content. It is really expanding my knowledge on Cybersecurity as a whole.

By Sanjay N S

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May 15, 2020

it was helpful for learning all the terminologies used in cyber security arena.

By Anita P M

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Jul 27, 2020

Content and delivery of course is too good. I enjoy the learning. thank u team

By Adejumo R

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Mar 10, 2023

This topics and everything about it was interesting And simple to understand.

By Emau S

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Nov 18, 2022

learning different methods of cyber security even on windows & mac, thank you

By MUHAMMAD H

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Mar 16, 2022

This course have really help me in advancing my knowledge in cyber security.

By K A M

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Nov 17, 2021

Great learning about Cybersecurity as this is the field I would like to work.

By Erick G

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Sep 13, 2021

Excelente curso IBM , Me siento muy complacido, Gracias por esta oportunidad.

By MIHIRKUMAR D

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Oct 25, 2020

Proud of IBM. Loved This Course Material. You Offered Really Great Knowledge.

By Nguyen T T Q

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Aug 5, 2024

Hand-on lab is very useful, it gives me experience on multi operation system

By vineet p

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Apr 12, 2022

Excellent course but if you can provide more pdf resources than it will help

By Mr. V S

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Oct 19, 2021

amazing course really it helps a lot to understand the cyber security roles

By Ricardo A

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Jun 23, 2020

some presentations get seen with low quality. But in General a good course