This course gives you the background needed to understand basic Cybersecurity. You will learn the history of Cybersecurity, types and motives of cyber attacks to further your knowledge of current threats to organizations and individuals. Key terminology, basic system concepts and tools will be examined as an introduction to the Cybersecurity field.
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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
- Information Security (INFOSEC)
- IBM New Collar
- Malware
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Attacks
Learner Career Outcomes
17%
started a new career after completing these courses
22%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 20 hours to complete
English
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Try Coursera for Business
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
History of Cybersecurity
5 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 103 min), 9 readings, 7 quizzes
6 hours to complete
A brief overview of types of actors and their motives
6 hours to complete
27 videos (Total 124 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes
5 hours to complete
An overview of key security concepts
5 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 67 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
An overview of key security tools
3 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 68 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars69.01%
- 4 stars22.12%
- 3 stars5.46%
- 2 stars1.66%
- 1 star1.72%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY TOOLS & CYBER ATTACKS
by MMSep 12, 2021
Great course for beginners but it is better if you start that course with some know how regarding to field then it will be really helpful for you to understand what they are trying to say or taught
by ETJun 1, 2022
Instructive and educational. Great and fulfilling course on Cybersecurity Tools and Cyber Attacks!
Awesome course fullfils its objectives of providing the needed tools amd skills in Cyber attacks.
by ANApr 26, 2020
The quality for the material needs to be improved in terms of visualization and audio. The title is little bit misleading as i expect to be more insides to Cybersecurity tools like nmap nesus etc...
by BJApr 23, 2022
An introduction for a beginner that takes you through the steps, very informative, and helpful to guide you through the basics and move on towards advance level. I definitely recomend, Thank you IBM.
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