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 junior cybersecurity analyst.
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization
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IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization
Launch your career in Cybersecurity. Acquire the knowledge you need to work in Cybersecurity
Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Specialization - 4 course series
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: Authentications
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Security Controls
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Threat Management
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Incident Response
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
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: File Systems
Category: Virtualization
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Mac OS
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Linux
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Security Controls
Category: User Accounts
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Firewall
Category: Containerization
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 Framework
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Category: IT Service Management
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Security Management
Category: Data Ethics
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Information Technology
Category: Risk Management
Category: Artificial Intelligence
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 Security
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Firewall
Category: General Networking
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: TCP/IP
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Frequently asked questions
It typically takes between 2 to 4 months to complete the 4 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.
No previous cybersecurity knowledge is required, but basic computer usage is recommended.
No, although recommended.
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