Cybersecurity Compliance and System Administration

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In this course you will hear from IBM Cybersecurity specialists who will share their expertise from supporting some of the world's largest organizations.

Various compliance and industry standards will be discussed including standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center of Internet (CIS) controls and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Global considerations will be addressed around the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data protection regulations concerning personal data including phone number, credit card information and other sensitive data for healthcare and credit cards are reviewed.

You will learn the basic commands for user and server administration as it relates to information security. You will need this skill to be able to understand vulnerabilities within your organizations operating systems.

You will learn the concepts of endpoint security and patch management. Both of these topics are important to keep systems current to avoid cybersecurity risks against an organization.

Finally you will learn in depth skills around cryptography and encryption to understand how these concepts affect software within a company.

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This foundational course in IT & Computer Science, instructed by edX, focuses on cybersecurity compliance and system administration. Over 10 weeks, learners will gain essential knowledge for any cybersecurity role, including key industry standards and basic server administration concepts. Subscription options include Professional and Starter plans, making it accessible for those at the beginning of their cybersecurity career.