Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization

Unlock your cybersecurity professional potential. Develop fluency in essential Cybersecurity skills and competencies and safeguard your digital assets.

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team +4 more

What you'll learn

  •   Identify common security threats and risks; explain characteristics of cyberattacks and best practices to guard against them
  •   Discuss cybersecurity fundamentals, including topics like the five security principles, CIA triad, IAM, endpoint security, and security domains
  •   Explain how organizations respond to, recover from, and continue to operate during unplanned disruptions
  •   Explain cybersecurity roles, including their key responsibilities, daily tasks, career path, relevant certifications, and salary ranges

    • Skills you'll gain

  •   Cyber Attacks
  •   Endpoint Security
  •   Data Security
  •   Information Technology
  •   Data Encryption Standard
  •   Computer Security Awareness Training
  •   Email Security
  •   Cybersecurity
  •   Threat Detection
  •   Encryption
  •   Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  •   Public Key Infrastructure

    • Specialization - 4 course series

    You will explore networking ports and protocols and perform network troubleshooting. You will install Windows updates, anti-virus software, and use Windows Defender firewall. Additionally, manage browser privacy settings and configure a secure network. Regarding cybersecurity-related careers, you will search for job postings with the required skills and qualifications for specific roles and even start to develop your own resume and portfolio.

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

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