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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

IBM

Vigilance against cyber threats is critical in today's digital landscape. The Cybersecurity Fundamentals course from IBM is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices. Whether you are new to IT or a seasoned professional, this course offers valuable insights into safeguarding data, networks, and applications.

Throughout the program, participants will explore topics such as authorization, authentication, encryption, firewalls, and safety practices. Additionally, learners will gain a deep understanding of cybersecurity roles, career paths, and the certifications relevant to the field. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises and activities to ensure that participants acquire the practical experience necessary to implement security best practices and make well-informed decisions in the event of a cyberattack.

  • 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
  • Summarize the different areas that a cybersecurity architect must adopt to develop a secure enterprise solution
  • Compare the roles and responsibilities of various careers within the cybersecurity field
  • Map IT fundamental skills, technical skills, and soft skills to different job roles at various levels in cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Course Modules

The Cybersecurity Fundamentals course comprises three modules that cover essential topics such as data security, cybersecurity architecture, and cybersecurity careers. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, preparing them to address various security challenges in the digital landscape.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials:

  • 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

Cybersecurity Architecture

Cybersecurity Architecture:

  • Describe the five foundational principles of cybersecurity and the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad
  • Summarize the different areas that a cybersecurity architect must adopt to develop a secure enterprise solution
  • Discuss the different security domains, including IAM, endpoint security, network security, application security, and data security
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in recommending methods to improve network security in a given scenario

Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers:

  • Compare the roles and responsibilities of various careers within the cybersecurity field
  • Map IT fundamental skills, technical skills, and soft skills to different job roles at various levels in cybersecurity
  • Identify the required certifications for different job roles and the contents of each certification
  • Discover the right role for you in cybersecurity and learn how to prepare for your chosen career path
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