Cybersecurity Beginner

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity plays a crucial role in protecting information and systems from cyber threats. This course introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity, common cyberattacks, cryptography, and career opportunities in the field. You’ll also explore real-world cybersecurity applications, including IBM’s X-Force Command Center and interactive cybersecurity simulations.

• Cybersecurity Foundational Knowledge: The ability to define core cybersecurity concepts, types of cyber threats, and the purpose of encryption.
• Basic Cyber Threat Identification: The skill to recognize common cyber threats like viruses, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
• Encryption Concept Application: A foundational understanding of how encryption works to secure data and its common applications.
• Real-World Cybersecurity Awareness: The capacity to understand how cybersecurity principles are applied in practical, corporate environments to defend against attacks.
• Cybersecurity Career Exploration: The knowledge to identify different entry-level job roles in cybersecurity and the basic skills and tools associated with them.

• Define cybersecurity and its importance in protecting data and systems.
• Identify common cyber threats, including hackers and cyberattacks.
• Explain cryptography and how it secures digital communication.
• Explore cybersecurity careers and the skills needed to enter the field.
• Understand how AI-powered cybersecurity tools, like IBM’s Havyn, enhance security.
• Describe the role of IBM X-Force Command Center in managing cyber threats.
• Experience real-world cybersecurity simulations, such as the 360 Cyber Range and NOVA Cybersecurity Lab.

• Comprehensive video lessons explaining fundamental cybersecurity concepts, common cyber threats, and essential encryption techniques.
• Practical case studies and real-world examples demonstrating how leading companies, such as IBM, implement cybersecurity strategies to defend against cyberattacks.
• Expert insights and resource guides detailing various cybersecurity job roles, required skills, and the tools commonly utilized by professionals in the field.
• Certificate of completion upon successful course completion.