Computer Security Support Fundamentals (Coursera)

This online course can help you decide your career path. The Computer Security Support Fundamentals course is the first step to discovering if a career in cybersecurity is right for you. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify security support roles, manage Windows computers, and securely configure network connections.
If you don't have experience in cybersecurity, but want to build a career in the field, this course can help you get started. You don't need to have a college degree to work in cybersecurity. All you need is the right skill set and a proven track record of success, which can be validated by CompTIA Security+ certification - the industry standard.
You'll learn basic cybersecurity concepts to prepare you for CompTIA Security+ training and certification. This online course can be completed in 6-8 hours and is accompanied by two additional cybersecurity courses to complete the CompTIA cybersecurity specialization.
This course does not require any pre-requisite knowledge. Once you complete the course, you'll have the fundamentals you need to dive into cybersecurity training. This course is different from other beginner cybersecurity courses because once you complete the specialization, you will be ready to pursue any CompTIA Security+ training that can lead to an industry-standard certification (CompTIA Security+) and open doors to an entry-level cybersecurity job.
In 2023, there are 663,434 job postings for open cybersecurity jobs in the United States and CompTIA Security+ is mentioned in 86,066 job descriptions, according to CyberSeek. The CompTIA IT Salary Calculator and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that cybersecurity professionals in the United States earn an annual median salary of $112,000. This is 142% higher than the median national wage for all occupations.
This course is part of the CompTIA a+_ cyber Specialization.

What you'll learn

• Learn about the wide variety of IT security roles and responsibilities and how they support organizational security.
• Understand and apply Microsoft Windows operations tasks, including basic computer setup, management and security.
• Describe and apply the basics of network function, from internal networks to web browsing safety best practices.

Syllabus

Module 1: Cybersecurity Support Roles
Cybersecurity encompasses a very wide range of roles and requires a high degree of collaborative teamwork. This module will help you to summarize the wide range of functions taken on by IT security staff and the types of cybersecurity threats that each role is responsible for analyzing and mitigating. This module is also an opportunity for you to understand the diverse paths that you can take when pursuing a career in IT security assurance.

Module 2: Microsoft Windows Administration Fundamentals
A computer's operating system (OS) provides interfaces that allow a user to operate the computer. As a security specialist, you need to use administrative interfaces to perform tasks that ordinary users are not permitted to do, such as installing and uninstalling apps. Most desktop computers and laptops run the Microsoft Windows operating system. The lessons in this module will help you to operate Windows and use basic management tools to report system status and configure the computer.

Module 3: Secure Network Client Fundamentals
During this module, you will learn about the basic functions of network protocols and the use of SOHO routers. In addition, you will learn how to use best practices to browse the web safely.