Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Build key skills needed to recognize common security threats and risks. Discover the characteristics of cyber-attacks and learn how organizations employ best practices to guard against them.Designed specifically for beginners and those who are interested in a Cyber Analyst I or an entry-level Cloud & Security Engineer role, this course dives into the world of cybersecurity to give you the critical skills employers need. This course also supports the …
Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Build key skills needed to recognize common security threats and risks. Discover the characteristics of cyber-attacks and learn how organizations employ best practices to guard against them.Designed specifically for beginners and those who are interested in a Cyber Analyst I or an entry-level Cloud & Security Engineer role, this course dives into the world of cybersecurity to give you the critical skills employers need. This course also supports the needs of technical support roles, who can find themselves on the front lines of defense for cybersecurity issues and is part of the IBM Technical Support Professional Certificate.
Learn about malware and explore methods for securing and managing confidential information. Then, discover how to configure browsers to help reduce security breaches.
Recognize the importance of data security, maintaining data integrity,and confidentiality
Demonstrate the installation of software updates and patches
Identify preferred practices for authentication, encryption, and device security
Discuss types of security threats, breaches, malware, social engineering, and other attack vectors
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Common Security Threats and Risks
Week 2
Security Best Practices
Week 3
Safe Browsing Practices
Week 4
Final Quiz
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Reviews
Thourough coverage of Cybersecurity essentials. Great job!
Really good and informative would suggest if anyone wants to know the basics of Cybersecurity
The couse was interested, but I didn't get any certificated why?
It was worth taking. Much better than what my own employer provided.
