Title: Cybersecurity Basics: Tools and Cyberattacks

Location: US

Company: IBM

About this course:
Cyberattacks have surged by 71% and are predicted to continue increasing. This alarming statistic highlights the continued demand for cybersecurity professionals. Jumpstart your cybersecurity career with this introductory IBM course, which introduces you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures.
Explore the evolution of cybersecurity and the motivations of the actors behind cyberattacks, including types such as malware, ransomware, and other security threats. You'll also relate critical thinking to common cybersecurity practices and architecture.
Hear from industry experts regarding their own careers, skills, perspectives, and experiences. Frameworks, standards, and organizations play a fundamental role in cybersecurity, which you will also investigate.
Throughout, you’ll build practical knowledge and technical expertise through hands-on labs. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles.
This course is for anyone who wants to know the basics of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

Begin your journey in a cybersecurity-related profession with the fundamental concepts in this course

How to apply key cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies to protect digital and physical assets

To identify various security threats and common cybersecurity best practices

To understand authentication and identity management concepts for safeguarding your organization

Jumpstart your cybersecurity career with this introductory course.

Duration: 4 weeks

Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Forecasting

Curriculum:
- Module 1: Cybersecurity Insights
- Module 2: Cybersecurity Threats
- Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls
- Module 4: Identity and Physical Controls

- Module 5: Final