IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

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The global demand for cybersecurity professionals is set to surge by 6 million (Cybercrime Magazine). This IBM Professional Certificate gives you the essential skills you need to get your first job as a cybersecurity analyst and can also help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. What do cybersecurity analysts do? Cybersecurity analysts protect an organization's systems and networks by monitoring for security breaches, analyzing threats, and implementing defensive measures to prevent cyberattacks. Throughout this program, you’ll learn: Cybersecurity essentials, tools, and technologies Cyberattacks, operating systems, and networking fundamentals Database fundamentals and vulnerabilities, cybersecurity architecture, compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations How to use generative AI for cybersecurity Tools and strategies for job search, resume building, and interview preparation to kickstart your career You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in penetration testing, incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence. Plus, you’ll work on real-world projects developing cybersecurity plans and compliance frameworks, giving you great practical work to talk about in interviews. Once you’ve successfully completed this program, you’ll have an IBM Professional Certificate and digital badge showcasing skills you can add to your resume. Start today and prepare to launch your cybersecurity in less than 6 months.

Syllabus

Course 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers
Course 2: Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Course 3: Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
Course 4: Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
Course 5: Computer Networks and Network Security
Course 6: Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities
Course 7: Cybersecurity Architecture
Course 8: Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
Course 9: Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Course 10: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Course 11: Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
Course 12: Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+
Course 13: Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career
Course 14: Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

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11 hours 39 minutes
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According to a recent IBM report, cyberattacks have surged 71%! This alarming statistic highlights a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals. This IBM course will introduce you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures to start your cybersecurity journey. In this course, you’ll explore the evolution of cybersecurity and discover the critical thinking model. You’ll also cover threat actors, malware, ransomware, and defenses against social engineering. Additionally, you’ll learn about internet security threats and security controls. You’ll explore the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and access control. You’ll also look at the physical threats organizations encounter and consider effective security measures. Throughout, you’ll build practical knowledge through hands-on labs and gain technical expertise through insights from industry experts. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles. This course is for anyone who wants a basic understanding of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
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15 hours 19 minutes
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 32% growth in information security analyst jobs until 2032. These analysts are in demand as part of the team that keeps networks secure.    This course provides practical hands-on computer networking and network security experience that employers want. Through innovative hands-on labs, you'll learn how to secure a small home office network (SOHO), install and configure DHCP, and filter DNS. You’ll also get real-world practice installing and using an open-source Extended Detection and Response (XDR) system.    Additionally, you’ll build valuable supporting knowledge of ports, protocols, and IP addresses, including IPv6 and network routing. You’ll learn about Layer 2 and 3 addressing, routers, and routing tables.   Plus, you’ll develop knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools for data protection, endpoint protection, and SIEM, which you can apply to an organization’s compliance and threat intelligence needs, which is crucial in today’s cybersecurity landscape.  You’ll complete a final project where you will demonstrate your ability to perform network and security planning tasks.  Networking and network security skills pay. Invest in yourself and enroll today! 
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7 hours 34 minutes
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Forbes specifically recommends the CompTIA Security+ certification for career starters seeking to validate their cybersecurity skills. Many job roles require CompTIA Security + and CySA+ certifications, and certified applicants catch the eye of employers (CompTIA)! During this two-week intensive short course, you’ll prepare for both the foundational CompTIA Security+ and advanced CySA+ exams. First, explore the vital CompTIA Security+ exam details, including exam eligibility, the five exam domains, tips for effective study, and additional exam preparation resources. Then, explore the CompTIA CYSA+ exam structure with four exam domains, exam eligibility, study strategies, and recommendations for extra study resources. For both certification exams, assess your readiness using ungraded practice tests. Prepare for the “day of” texting experience with the rigorous, full-length, realistically-timed mock exams and optimize your exam-day performance. When you’re ready for the next steps, use the links provided to purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam. Kickstart your cybersecurity career with the certifications employers look for, and ENROLL TODAY!
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16 hours 25 minutes
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Gain the real-world experience of cybersecurity analysis employers look for with this hands-on capstone course. In this course, you’ll analyze real-life breach response case studies in areas such as phishing, vishing, point of sale (PoS) breaches, insider threats, AI-related breaches, and ransomware attacks. You’ll discover how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and how organizations respond and prevent future incidents. Additionally, you’ll gain expertise in incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, and compliance through engaging case study analysis. You’ll complete several hands-on activities to assess response strategies and propose improvements. The course concludes with a final project, where you’ll select a real-world data breach, identify vulnerabilities, and assess the root cause, actions taken, and response strategies. Plus, a structured template will guide you to critically record observations and propose actionable improvements for breach management. This capstone course is a fantastic experience to talk about in interviews! If you’re keen to add practical cybersecurity experience to your resume, enroll today to complete this valuable capstone project in just six weeks!
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5 hours 55 minutes
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This IBM course will teach you the critical skills needed to manage and investigate cybersecurity incidents. You will learn about key topics, including incident response frameworks (NIST and SANS), digital forensics methodologies, and best practices for handling digital evidence. Through hands-on labs and projects, you’ll gain practical experience in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats, as well as conducting forensic investigations using industry-standard tools. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to implement incident response plans, collect and analyze digital evidence, and report findings to support cybersecurity efforts. This course is ideal for learners looking to strengthen their expertise in digital forensics and incident response, making it an essential component for those aiming to advance in the cybersecurity field.
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17 hours 9 minutes
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This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the Cybersecurity Security Analyst Professional Certificate program. You will learn about the different phases of penetration testing, how to gather data for your penetration test and popular penetration testing tools. Furthermore, you will learn the phases of an incident response, important documentation to collect, and the components of an incident response policy and team. Finally, you will learn key steps in the forensic process and important data to collect. This course also gives you a first look at scripting and the importance to a system analyst. This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of Cybersecurity or as the fifth course in a series of courses to acquire the skills to work in the Cybersecurity field as a Cybersecurity Analyst. The completion of this course also makes you eligible to earn the Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics IBM digital badge. More information about the badge can be found https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/penetration-testing-incident-response-and-forensics. In this course you will learn to: • Describe penetration testing tools and the benefits to an organization • Describe a deep dive into incident response techniques and tools • Describe digital forensics and digital evidence. • Discuss the power of scripting.
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12 hours 54 minutes
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Ready to build essential cybersecurity skills employers need? This beginner course introduces the foundational concepts, tools, and best practices used by cybersecurity professionals. During the course, you’ll learn to identify common threats such as data theft, tampering, phishing, and malware. You’ll discover how cyberattacks unfold and explore the physical, environmental, and access control measures used to secure devices and facilities. Plus, you’ll develop strong digital hygiene habits using secure passwords, password management techniques, and multi-factor authentication, and understand the risks of password reuse, sharing, and default credentials. You’ll also practice device hardening, use encryption tools, apply safe browsing techniques, and configure web browsers to minimize vulnerabilities. Plus, you’ll explore methods of managing and protecting confidential information to prevent identity theft and privacy breaches. Hands-on labs provide practical experience, and a final project tests your proficiency across key cybersecurity topics. Enroll now to gain the essential cybersecurity skills that will help you kickstart your IT career!
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7 hours 46 minutes
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There is a great demand for cybersecurity professionals, and this demand is expected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future, making now the perfect time to launch a cybersecurity career. This course provides a comprehensive insight into diverse cybersecurity career paths and equips you with the knowledge to find and secure the right role in the information security (Infosec) industry. It begins by addressing the widening employment gap in cybersecurity and explores roles and responsibilities across entry, mid, and advanced levels through engaging videos, readings, podcasts, and expert viewpoints. You’ll learn the importance of both technical and soft skills, ensuring a balanced approach to professional development. You’ll also become familiar with key industry certifications from organizations such as CompTIA (e.g., A+) and ISC2 (e.g., CISSP) and gain guidance on preparing, studying, and successfully taking certification exams. Throughout the course, you’ll hear from cybersecurity experts sharing their experiences and tips for breaking into the field and participate in role plays, hands-on labs, and a final project to develop your personalized cybersecurity career plan. This course is ideal for anyone aspiring to build a rewarding career in cybersecurity and requires no prior degree or background.
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14 hours 8 minutes
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In today's digital world, cyberattacks are aimed at stealing sensitive information or holding data hostage. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that by 2031, a ransomware attack will occur every two seconds, compared to one every eleven seconds in 2021. This growing frequency underscores the urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. If you are starting a career as a cybersecurity analyst or are simply curious about how cybersecurity works, join us on this five-week journey through Cybersecurity Architecture. You will learn from a distinguished cybersecurity engineer who also teaches as an adjunct professor at a local university. This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining a solid understanding of cybersecurity. It covers fundamental topics such as the five security principles, the CIA triad, Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, and key security domains. You will also learn about detection and response concepts and tools, giving you a complete view of prevention, detection, and response. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to apply what you learn through practical activities and labs, and to test your knowledge with quizzes across different modules. Come and explore the world of cybersecurity.
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10 hours 27 minutes
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This short course provides cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts with the latest Generative AI tools to address complex cybersecurity challenges. The course focuses on combating the exploitation of undetected vulnerabilities for which organizations increasingly turn to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Generative AI, a transformative technology, emerges as a vital cybersecurity tool, detecting and preventing attacks by identifying and neutralizing unknown vulnerabilities before causing significant harm. The course explores foundational generative AI principles and their application in real-world cybersecurity, encompassing User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), threat intelligence, report summarization, playbooks, and its impact on phishing, malware, misinformation, and deepfakes. Additionally, participants learn about potential Natural Language Processing (NLP) attack techniques, like prompt injection, and strategies to mitigate them. The course ensures learners stay updated on the latest trends in using generative AI for cyber defense and threat prediction. Throughout the course you will be able to apply your knowledge with hands-on labs. Additionally, real-world inspired exercises will help you practice what you have learned. This course is suitable for both existing cybersecurity professionals who want to enhance their careers, as well as those aspiring to start a career in this field, such as cybersecurity specialists, cybersecurity analysts, cybersecurity engineers, and so on. Cybersecurity skills and basic generative AI knowledge is beneficial for this course.
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10 hours 53 minutes
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With the digital and AI disruption, cybersecurity professionals are in even higher demand around the world, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. There are also several great candidates. How can you get the edge in such a competitive field? This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for an entry-level cybersecurity position. You will be equipped with practical techniques to create job-related documents, such as a resume, a portfolio, a cover letter, and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. You will learn about the different types of questions typically asked during cybersecurity interviews and witness mock interviews. Throughout this four-module self-paced course, you will hear from various cybersecurity experts who discuss their own career paths and talk about what they have learned about networking, interviewing, solving coding problems, and fielding other questions you may encounter as a candidate. You will also have the opportunity to practice what you learn and test your understanding. Come join us on this job search journey!
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11 hours 26 minutes
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Cyber threats present a constant challenge today, costing billions and affecting everyone, from governments to small businesses. Are you ready to contribute to the solution? This course will provide you with a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry standards, regulations, and audit processes. You will explore the fundamental concepts of information security and compliance, covering topics such as governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity frameworks, and process management. You will also learn about IT service management and explore the NIST risk management framework and AI ethical considerations. You will gain insights into cybersecurity laws and regulations, focusing on both US and global perspectives, including HIPPA, GDPR, and PCI DSS. Additionally, you will familiarize yourself with the audit processes using the COBIT framework and SOC reports. You will also explore prominent standards such as OWASP, ISO, and IEEE, learning how to apply them effectively. Throughout this five-module self-paced course, you will engage in interactive activities to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. You will also complete a final project to test your skills and showcase your understanding. Join us on this cybersecurity journey!
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17 hours 8 minutes
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51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support.
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15 hours 16 minutes
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The average cost of a data breach is nearly $5 million, with 70% of the affected organizations reporting significant or very significant disruption, according to an IBM report. Hence, businesses are hunting hard for cybersecurity experts who can safeguard against such threats. This course builds critical database security skills that employers are looking for.   During the course, you’ll look at key concepts of database management, including relational and non-relational databases. You’ll learn the basics of SQL and databases and practice creating and executing simple SQL statements. You’ll also build foundational knowledge in relational data concepts, such as roles, permissions, and management techniques.   You’ll explore database security, including encryption, hashing, masking, tokenization, and permission restrictions. You’ll also review user profiles, password policies, and privileges and learn to design and implement robust database application security and auditing models. In addition, you’ll dive into database injection vulnerabilities, focusing on OS command injection, SQL injection, and more.  As you progress, you’ll get hands-on experience in practical labs working on user management and access control, so you have a firm understanding of how to manage, secure, and audit databases effectively.    Enroll today to build critical security skills in database management that will capture the attention of employers!  employers!

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Dee Dee Collette, Dr. Manish Kumar, IBM Skills Network Team, Jeff Crume and Rav Ahuja

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Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Computer Networks and Network Security