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Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
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Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team
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What you'll learn
In-demand penetration and threat hunting skills, supported by hands-on practice that employers are looking for on a resume.
Hands-on experience applying the principles of penetration testing using tools, such as OWASP ZAP and SNYK.
How to create penetration testing reports and integrate AI to perform advanced threat hunting and threat intelligence.
Use cryptography and cryptanalysis techniques like encryption and hashing to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
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MM
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
ES
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020
Very thorough topical information at the entry level that leaves you with confidence and knowledge afterwards. I am very thankful for this course and the whole IBM Cyber Pro Cert.
MR
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2022
Great review of Python syntax, some Java, and forensic cybersecurity. This has made me particularly interested in this as a possible career path.
