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Security Analyst Fundamentals Specialization
Launch your career in Cybersecurity.. Acquire the knowledge you need to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
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What you will learn
Develop knowledge in digital forensics, incident response and penetration testing.
Advance your knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data and endpoint protection; SIEM; and systems and network fundamentals.
Get hands-on experience to develop skills via industry specific and open source Security tools.
Apply your skills to investigate a real-world security breach identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs and prevention recommendations.
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
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There are a growing number of exciting, well-paying jobs in today’s security industry that do not require a traditional college degree. Forbes estimates that there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled positions in the industry worldwide by 2021! One position with a severe shortage of skills is as a cybersecurity analyst.
Throughout this specialization, you will learn concepts around digital forensics, penetration testing and incident response. You will learn about threat intelligence and tools to gather data to prevent an attack or in the event your organization is attacked. You will have the opportunity to review some of the largest breach cases and try your hand at reporting on a real world breach.
The content creators and instructors are architects , Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, and distinguished engineers who work with cybersecurity in their day to day lives at IBM with a worldwide perspective. They will share their skills which they need to secure IBM and its clients security systems.
The completion of this specialization also makes you eligible to earn the System Analyst Fundamentals IBM digital badge. More information about the badge can be found here:
https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/security-analyst-fundamentals
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you will use virtual labs and internet sites that will provide you with practical skills with applicability to real jobs that employers value, including:
Tools: e.g. Wireshark, IBM QRadar, IBM MaaS360, IBM Guardium, IBM Resilient, i2 Enterprise Insight
Labs: SecurityLearningAcademy.com
Libraries: Python
Projects: Investigate a real-world security breach identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs and prevention recommendations.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
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Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Approx. 4 months to complete
Suggested 5 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Approx. 4 months to complete
Suggested 5 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English
There are 3 Courses in this Specialization
Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
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This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the Cybersecurity Security Analyst Professional Certificate program.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
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This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the Cybersecurity Security Analyst Professional Certificate program.
Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies
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This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the Cybersecurity Security Analyst Professional Certificate program.
Offered by
IBM
IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 21st year of patent leadership. IBM Research has received recognition beyond any commercial technology research organization and is home to 5 Nobel Laureates, 9 US National Medals of Technology, 5 US National Medals of Science, 6 Turing Awards, and 10 Inductees in US Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
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Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more. Online Degrees and Mastertrack™ Certificates on Coursera provide the opportunity to earn university credit.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
It typically takes between 2 to 4 months to complete the 3 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.
What background knowledge is necessary?
This program is suitable for learners entering the workforce and professionals switching careers. No previous cybersecurity knowledge or experience is required, but you should be comfortable working with computers, be willing to develop new technical skills, enjoy collaborative problem solving, and communicating solutions.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
no, however it is recommended to take the courses in order.
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