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Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems Specialization

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Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems Specialization

Build Core Cybersecurity and Cloud Skills.

Learn networking, cybersecurity, and cloud fundamentals used in modern enterprise environments.

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Instructor: Microsoft

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies used in enterprise environments

  • Analyze network communication, IP addressing, protocols, and cloud computing concepts

  • Apply foundational security practices including authentication, encryption, and compliance

  • Explore cloud services, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure technologies including Azure

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify various components of a computer system.

  • Explain the way in which computer components interact with an operating system.

  • Describe the basics of the cybersecurity landscape and various business computing environments.

  • NEW [optional] introduction to Generative AI

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: digital literacy
Category: System Software
Category: Servers
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Data Storage
Category: Business Software
Category: Patch Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Business Systems
Category: Generative AI
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: File Management
Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

Course 2, 25 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to set up a cloud computing environment, virtual machines and cloud services.

  • How to set up common network infrastructure and monitoring.

  • How to use network security components, approaches and mitigation.

  • How to produce a coherent expansion plan for a business enterprise to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Security
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: General Networking
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

Course 3, 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, including the types of attacks and vulnerabilities that exist.

  • Explore different encryption algorithms and their various applications, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each type.

  • Gain an understanding of key concepts in security and compliance, such as risk assessment, defense models, and regulatory requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Data Security
Category: Risk Management
Category: Network Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Active Directory
Category: Security Controls
Category: Encryption
Category: Cryptography
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Authentications

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