If you're interested in a cybersecurity career but don't know where to start, you've arrived at the right place! This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to Computers and Operating Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Security, including Business Systems Applications. This course gets you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience.
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After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
• Identify the various components of a computer system
• Explain how the various components of a computer system interact with an operating system
• Describe the basics of the cybersecurity landscape
• Describe the various business computing environments
This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.
This course is part of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
Syllabus
Introduction to computers and operating systems
Module 1
In this module, computer basics are explained, including hardware and operating systems. You will also learn where threats to cybersecurity can originate in the computing landscape, and cover a broad overview of how these threats can result in a security breach.
Enterprise systems and security
Module 2
In this module we consider servers, storage and backups, computing environments, and the process of maintenance and patching, in the context of enterprise systems and security.
Business systems applications
Module 3
This Module provides an introduction to software in the business context that facilitates the performance of various tasks, enhancing productivity.
Computers, operating systems, and security
Module 4
This module provides a recap of the course.
