Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security (Coursera)

Offered by IBM,
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security (Coursera)

This course gives you the background needed to understand basic Cybersecurity around people. process and technology. You will learn: Understand the key cybersecurity roles within an Organization; List key cybersecurity processes and an example of each process; Describe the architecture, file systems, and basic commands for multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac/OS, Linux and Mobile; Understand the concept of Virtualization as it relates to cybersecurity

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Finally, you will begin to learn about organizations and resources to further research cybersecurity issues in the Modern era.
This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of Cybersecurity or as the second course in a series of courses to acquire the skills to work in the Cybersecurity field as a Jr Cybersecurity Analyst.
The completion of this course also makes you eligible to earn the Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security IBM digital badge.
Completing this course will count towards your learning in any of the following programs:

Syllabus

WEEK 1
People Process & Technology
This module will take you through a typical Security organization. You will also learn about the service management framework and how it affects how an organization will use this framework to avoid or react to cybersecurity attacks. You will also research ITIL standard processes.

WEEK 2
Examples & Principles of the CIA Triad
This module will explain what is the CIA Triad and how is it important to cybersecurity concepts and practice.
Authentication and Access Control
In this module you will learn the importance of authentication and identification. You will also learn how access controls both physical and logical help safeguard an organization. You will also investigate an identified risk around access control.

WEEK 3
Windows Operating System Security Basics
In this module you will learn about the file system and directory structures for the Windows operating system. You will also learn about many shortcuts and commands which will help you to navigate the Windows system to gather information and reduce your work time.
Linux Operating System Security Basics
In this module you will learn the key components of the Linux operating system and basic commands required to assist you in accessing information that pertains to the security of your systems. You will also access Pentestmonkey a resource many cybersecurity professionals use to access cheat sheets about certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities and investigations.
macOS Security Basics
In this module you will learn how to find resources around MAC/OS. You will read documentation from Apple around the security framework and how to investigate additional information through the eyes of a developer.

WEEK 4
Overview of Virtualization
In this module, you will learn the basics of virtualization and cloud computing. You will also learn about cloud computing governance, security and benefits.

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