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IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

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IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Get ready to launch your career in cybersecurity.

Build job-ready skills for an in-demand role in the field, no degree or prior experience required.

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from 28,366 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Develop knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection; endpoint protection; SIEM; and systems and network fundamentals.

  • Learn about key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

  • Gain skills for incident responses and forensics with real-world cybersecurity case studies.

  • Get hands-on experience to develop skills via industry specific and open source Security tools.

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  • Receive professional-level training from IBM
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from IBM
  • Qualify for in-demand job titles: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst
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median U.S. salary for Cybersecurity
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147,000+
U.S. job openings in Cybersecurity
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Professional Certificate - 8 course series

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Course 1, 12 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to apply key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies to protect digital and physical assets

  • How to recognize various types of threat actors and malware and explore preventive measures

  • To identify various internet security threats and common cybersecurity best practices

  • To understand authentication and identity management concepts for safeguarding your organization

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Authentications
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Security Controls
Category: Network Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • Essential OS knowledge for professionals looking to get started in cybersecurity and IT support

  • How to adeptly navigate features unique to Windows, Linux, and MacOS ecosystems

  • How to manage user accounts and permissions

  • Valuable insights into foundational cloud computing concepts such as virtualization and containerization

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Systems Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: Mac OS
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Virtualization
Category: User Accounts
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Firewall
Category: Operating Systems
Category: File Management
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Knowledge of Apple Software

What you'll learn

  • Define fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including governance, risk management, compliance, AI ethics, and the audit process.

  • Identify cybersecurity laws and regulations, both at a national and international level and comprehend their implications for organizations.

  • Explore industry standards and their significance in cybersecurity practices and gain insights into the COBIT framework and SOC reports.

  • Apply cybersecurity industry standards and best practices to mitigate risks, enhance security, and ensure compliance through audit processes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Compliance Auditing
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: IT Service Management
Category: IT Management
Category: Information Technology
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Service Management
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Auditing
Category: Compliance Management
Computer Networks and Network Security

Computer Networks and Network Security

Course 4, 15 hours

What you'll learn

  • Sought-after computer network and network security skills businesses need to protect the network and endpoint devices from unwanted intrusions.

  • How to apply organization policies to protect endpoint devices from attacks using firewall settings, and outbound and inbound rulesets.

  • Install, configure, apply patches and use cloud-based software to find, quarantine, and remove malware and for intrusion detection systems

  • Perform the tasks necessary to provide recommendations for network hardware devices, network security, and network monitoring and management

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Security
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Routing
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: General Networking
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Architecture
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Routers
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Network Administration
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

Course 5, 18 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Cryptography
Category: Encryption
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Security Testing
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Test Planning
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Brute-force attacks
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Application Security
Incident Response and Digital Forensics

Incident Response and Digital Forensics

Course 6, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain the principles and importance of incident response in cybersecurity.

  • Implement techniques for detecting and analyzing security incidents.

  • Implement methods for collecting and examining digital data.

  • Analyze and report digital forensic findings to support cybersecurity efforts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Incident Management
Category: Security Management
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

Course 7, 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Hands-on experience in analyzing cybersecurity case studies to identify threat tactics and assess vulnerabilities you can talk about in interviews

  • Demonstrable, practical skills for applying response frameworks and forensic techniques to real-world breach scenarios

  • Expertise in penetration testing and compliance analysis to evaluate organizational security regarding compliance successes and failures

  • Hands-on experience with researching real-world data breach scenarios and analyzing them to propose recommendations

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Incident Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Category: Threat Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Malware Protection
Category: AI Security
Category: Email Security
Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

Course 8, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Get CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ exam-ready with study tips and rigorous exam-day preparation techniques

  • Validate your exam readiness with practice tests and timed mock exams

  • Ensure you’re familiar with the domains covered in each exam and how they are marked

  • Understand the certification process for each exam, including sign-up and testing procedures

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Testing
Category: Simulations
Category: Cybersecurity

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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution. 

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