Overview
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 cybersecurity analyst.
Throughout this specialization, you will learn concepts around digital forensics, penetration testing and incident response. You will learn about threat intelligence and tools to gather data to prevent an attack or in the event your organization is attacked. You will have the opportunity to review some of the largest breach cases and try your hand at reporting on a real world breach.
The content creators and 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 their skills which they need to secure IBM and its clients security systems.
The completion of this specialization also makes you eligible to earn the System Analyst Fundamentals IBM digital badge. More information about the badge can be found here:
https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/security-analyst-fundamentals
Syllabus
Course 1: Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
- Offered by IBM. The cost of a security breach averages nearly $5M (IBM) and is increasing every year. So, businesses are always looking for ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- Offered by IBM. This IBM course will teach you the critical skills needed to manage and investigate cybersecurity incidents. You will learn ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies
- Offered by IBM. This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the IBM Cybersecurity Professional ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by IBM. The cost of a security breach averages nearly $5M (IBM) and is increasing every year. So, businesses are always looking for ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- Offered by IBM. This IBM course will teach you the critical skills needed to manage and investigate cybersecurity incidents. You will learn ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies
- Offered by IBM. This course gives you the background needed to gain Cybersecurity skills as part of the IBM Cybersecurity Professional ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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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. Plus, a structured template will guide you to critically evaluate and propose enhancements 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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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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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.
Taught by
IBM Security Learning Services