A growing number of well-paying jobs in the security industry do not require a college degree. The IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate equips you with the technical skills needed to excel in a Cybersecurity Analyst role. You'll delve into network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
Throughout the program, you'll develop a strong understanding of cybersecurity analyst tools, compliance and threat intelligence, incident responses and forensics, network security, and database vulnerabilities. The capstone project will provide hands-on experience in handling real-world security breaches, further enhancing your readiness for a career in cybersecurity.
This program, ACE® approved, offers the equivalent of 2 ½ associate degree-level courses, allowing you to earn up to 10 college credits. With a 31% projected hiring growth for Cybersecurity Analysts, this comprehensive certificate program prepares you for a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding cybersecurity field.
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Gain comprehensive knowledge in cybersecurity through IBM's Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate program. From understanding key cybersecurity concepts to exploring network security, compliance frameworks, and incident response, each module equips you with essential skills for a successful career in cybersecurity.
Explore the evolution of security, types of malicious software, key cybersecurity concepts, and essential cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, anti-virus, and penetration testing.
Understand the key cybersecurity roles within an organization, basic commands for various operating systems, virtualization, and resources for further research in cybersecurity.
Delve into cybersecurity compliance and industry standards, server and user administration, patching and endpoint protection, as well as cryptography concepts.
Gain an understanding of network basics, TCP/IP and OSI Models, DNS, DHCP, and database vulnerabilities in SQL, Couch, Oracle, and MongoDB.
Learn about penetration testing phases and tools, incident response techniques, and the forensic process. Additionally, gain insight into the power of scripting for system analysts.
Understand defensive tactics, data protection risks, scanning technologies, and threat intelligence platforms. Gain hands-on access to cybersecurity tools important for system analysts.
Explore incident response methodologies, security models, different types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks, and analyze the costs and consequences of data breaches through real-world case studies.
Assess your acquired knowledge and skills to become job-ready for a cybersecurity analyst role by passing a final assessment quiz for each of the preceding courses within the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
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