
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization
Updated: Feb 21
Launch your career in Cybersecurity. Acquire the knowledge you need to work in Cybersecurity

There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration
Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Discuss the evolution of security based on historical events.
List various types of malicious software.
Describe key cybersecurity concepts including the CIA Triad, access management, incident response and common cybersecurity best practices.
Identify key cybersecurity tools which include the following: firewall, anti-virus, cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
Operating System Security
database vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity
networking basics
Cyber Attacks
Information Security (INFOSEC)
IBM New Collar
Malware
Network Security
Sql Injection
About this Specialization
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. Throughout this specialization, you will learn concepts around cybersecurity tools and processes, system administration, operating system and database vulnerabilities, types of cyberattacks, and the basics of networking. You will also gain knowledge around important topics such as cryptography and digital forensics. The instructors are architects, Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, and distinguished engineers who work with cybersecurity in their day-to-day lives at IBM with a worldwide perspective. They will share the skills which they need to secure IBM and its clients' security systems. The completion of this specialization also makes you eligible to earn the IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity IBM digital badge. More information about the badge can be found here: https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/cybersecurity-it-fundamentals-specialist
Beginner Level No prior experience is required.
Approximately 4 months to complete The suggested pace of 4 hours/week
English Subtitles: English, Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Spanish