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- Level Foundation
- Duration 12 hours
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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 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.
Modules
Welcome
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2
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2
Readings
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1
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2
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- Course Introduction
- An Introduction to Operating Systems
2
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- Course Overview
- Earn an IBM digital badge
Microsoft Windows Operating System
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5
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1
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1
ExternalTool
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1
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Assignment
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- Practice Quiz: Microsoft Windows Operating System
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External Tool
- Lab: Using File Explorer to Manage Files and Folders
5
Videos
- Microsoft Windows Systems Overview
- File Systems
- Directory Structure
- Microsoft Windows Server Lab Environment
- User and Kernel Modes
1
Readings
- Lesson Summary: Microsoft Windows Operating System
Windows Server Administration
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4
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1
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3
ExternalTool
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2
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Assignment
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- Practice Quiz: Windows Server Administration
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- Hands-on Lab: Exploring Microsoft Windows Server Features
- Hands-on Lab: Using Microsoft Windows Command Prompt Tools for Administration
- Creating Windows Users and Groups
4
Videos
- Microsoft Windows Server Overview
- Overview of Microsoft Windows Command Prompt Tools for Administration
- Microsoft Management Console
- What is Active Directory?
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Readings
- Lesson Summary: Windows Server Administration
Glossary and Graded Quiz
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1
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- Module 1 Graded Quiz: Windows Operating Systems
Windows Security
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8
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ExternalTool
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Assignment
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- Practice Quiz: Windows Security
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- Hands-on Lab: Windows Defender Firewall
- Hands-on Lab: Creating a Firewall Rule in Microsoft Windows Defender
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Videos
- Active Directory Accounts and Security Considerations
- Windows Security Settings
- User Management and Permissions
- Antimalware Tools and Microsoft Windows Firewall Configuration
- Overview of Patching
- Microsoft Update
- Kerberos
- Overview of Windows Auditing
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- Lesson Summary: Windows Security
Glossary and Graded Quiz
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1
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1
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- Module 2 Graded Quiz: Windows Security
Linux Operating Systems
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5
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1
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4
ExternalTool
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Assignment
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- Practice Quiz: Linux Operating Systems
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- Hands-on Lab: Getting Started with Linux Terminal
- Hands-on Lab: Common Linux/Unix Commands
- Hands-on Lab: Linux User Management
- Hands-on Lab: Updating Linux
5
Videos
- Linux Systems Overview
- Exploring Linux Operating System Essentials
- Linux Terminal Overview
- Overview of Common Linux Shell Commands
- Linux File Systems and Directory Structure
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- Lesson Summary: Linux Operating Systems
Glossary and Graded Quiz
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1
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1
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- Module 3 Graded Quiz: Linux Operating Systems
macOS
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5
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3
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1
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- Practice Quiz: macOS
5
Videos
- macOS Overview
- macOS Features
- macOS System Preferences
- Introduction to Mobile Devices: iOS
- Introduction to Mobile Devices: Android
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- Lesson Summary: macOS
Virtualization and Containers
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4
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1
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Assignment
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- Practice Quiz: Virtualization and Containers
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- Lab: Introduction to Containers, Docker, and IBM Cloud Container Registry
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- An Overview of Virtualization
- An Overview of Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Containers
- Introduction to Docker
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- Lesson Summary: Virtualization and Containers
Glossary and Graded Quiz
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- Module 4 Graded Quiz: macOS and Virtualization
Final Project
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1
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PeerReview
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- Final Project Part 1: Windows
- Final Project Part 2: Linux Tasks
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Peer Review
- Peer Review
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- Using Your Microsoft Windows Lab Workspace
Course Wrap-up
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1
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- Course Completion Video
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- Congratulations and Next Steps
- Thanks from the Team
Auto Summary
Enhance your understanding of cybersecurity with this foundational course focusing on roles, processes, and operating system security within IT & Computer Science. Led by Coursera, the course covers key cybersecurity roles, processes, and operating system commands for Windows, Mac/OS, Linux, and Mobile. Ideal for aspiring Jr Cybersecurity Analysts, it spans 720 minutes and offers paid subscription options. Earn an IBM digital badge upon completion. Perfect for beginners or as part of a broader cybersecurity education journey.