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Cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing are essential parts of today’s digital infrastructure. This specialization helps you build foundational skills across these interconnected fields while developing practical knowledge used in modern enterprise environments.
You’ll begin by learning how computers, operating systems, and enterprise systems function, along with the security risks organizations face every day. As you progress, you’ll explore networking concepts, IP addressing, cloud computing models, virtualization, authentication methods, and cybersecurity threat mitigation strategies.
Through hands-on assessments and applied learning activities, you’ll gain experience identifying threat vectors, understanding network communication, applying security controls, and exploring cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure.
By the end of this specialization, you’ll understand how enterprise systems, networks, cloud services, and cybersecurity practices work together to support secure business operations. These skills can support entry-level pathways in IT support, cybersecurity support, networking, and cloud operations roles.
Who this program is for:
This specialization is designed for learners interested in cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, or IT support careers. It is also suitable for professionals seeking foundational technical knowledge in enterprise systems and security practices.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security
- Course 2: Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing
- Course 3: Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation
Courses
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of threat vectors and the strategies for mitigating them, and aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard against cyber threats. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the threat vectors used by attackers, discover encryption techniques, and explore different compliance concepts. This course will get you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the active threat landscape • Describe common types of cyber attacks • Classify different types of encryption algorithms • Explain security and compliance concepts This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.
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If you're interested in a cybersecurity career but don't know where to start, you've arrived at the right place! This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to Computers and Operating Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Security, including Business Systems Applications. This course gets you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the various components of a computer system • Explain how the various components of a computer system interact with an operating system • Describe the basics of the cybersecurity landscape • Describe the various business computing environments This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.
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This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to networking and cloud computing and get you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course you’ll be able to: • Identify the main concepts of networking • Explain common network infrastructure and monitoring • Describe network security components, approaches, and mitigation • Define and explain key concepts of the cloud computing environment, virtual machines, and cloud services. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.
Taught by
Microsoft