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About the Course

According to a recent IBM report, cyberattacks have surged 71%! This alarming statistic highlights a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals. This IBM course will introduce you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures to start your cybersecurity journey. In this course, you’ll explore the evolution of cybersecurity and discover the critical thinking model. You’ll also cover threat actors, malware, ransomware, and defenses against social engineering. Additionally, you’ll learn about internet security threats and security controls. You’ll explore the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and access control. You’ll also look at the physical threats organizations encounter and consider effective security measures. Throughout, you’ll build practical knowledge through hands-on labs and gain technical expertise through insights from industry experts. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles. This course is for anyone who wants a basic understanding of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst....

Top reviews

Aug 6, 2025

This course enhanced my knowledge in cybersecurity and explained the fundamental concepts in a simple way. The practical examples and real-life case studies made the learning experience more engaging.

Sep 4, 2023

The level of difficulty is just right with a lot of foundational information needed for a cybersecurity career start. Some of the online instructors were not audible enough during their presentations.

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By Motti S

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May 2, 2020

Great course for beginners

By Naga S

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May 2, 2020

Good course for beginners.

By Chris I

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Apr 12, 2020

I wasn’t sent a badge why?

By Rose S

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Feb 25, 2020

It was very knowledgeable.

By Tamanna

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Mar 18, 2025

great learning experience

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Dec 11, 2024

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By Michael M J

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Jan 29, 2024

Great value packed in one

By Nawar B S

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Jul 29, 2023

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By Aimen G

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May 29, 2023

awsome time with coursera

By Ibrahim A

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Feb 5, 2023

Excellent Study Material!

By Joseph E

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Jan 4, 2023

An Exciting Study path...

By Supriyanto

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Nov 25, 2022

nice course for beginners

By CALVIN F M

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Oct 13, 2022

it is a good fundamental

By Fenak G

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Jul 11, 2022

it was a great experience

By Ryan W

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Jul 4, 2022

Detailed and informative.

By Sanjeev C

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Jul 1, 2022

Best course for Everyone.

By Ibrahima C

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May 24, 2022

C'est simple à comprendre

By Justin C

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Mar 8, 2022

Great learning experience

By sara f

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Feb 15, 2022

It was very useful course

By Paul B

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Nov 23, 2021

Very informative content.

By Mark J

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Sep 3, 2021

The course was very good!

By Hassam I

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Jul 29, 2021

excellent work keep it up

By Kumari R

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Jun 30, 2021

Content is really useful.

By Anish K

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May 9, 2021

it was amazing experience

By Martha F

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Apr 14, 2021

Great introduction course