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IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization

IBM

IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization

Launch your career in Cybersecurity.

Acquire the knowledge you need to work in Cybersecurity

IBM Skills Network Team
Dee Dee Collette
Dr. Manish Kumar

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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Specialization - 4 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: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Incident Response
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Network Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Cyber Attacks

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

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: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Risk Management
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: IT Service Management
Category: Compliance Auditing
Category: Information Technology
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Auditing
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: IT Management
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Service Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
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: Network Routing
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Routers
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Cybersecurity

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