The global demand for cybersecurity professionals is set to surge by 6 million (Cybercrime Magazine). This IBM Professional Certificate gives you the essential skills you need to get your first job as a cybersecurity analyst and can also help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
What do cybersecurity analysts do? Cybersecurity analysts protect an organization's systems and networks by monitoring for security breaches, analyzing threats, and implementing defensive measures to prevent cyberattacks.
Throughout this program, you’ll learn:
Cybersecurity essentials, tools, and technologies
Cyberattacks, operating systems, and networking fundamentals
Database fundamentals and vulnerabilities, cybersecurity architecture, compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations
How to use generative AI for cybersecurity
Tools and strategies for job search, resume building, and interview preparation to kickstart your career
You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in penetration testing, incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence. Plus, you’ll work on real-world projects developing cybersecurity plans and compliance frameworks, giving you great practical work to talk about in interviews.
Once you’ve successfully completed this program, you’ll have an IBM Professional Certificate and digital badge showcasing skills you can add to your resume. Start today and prepare to launch your cybersecurity in less than 6 months.
Applied Learning Project
This Professional Certificate is specifically designed to help you build the practical experience that employers look for. Throughout the program, you’ll work on hands-on labs and projects that fine-tune your new competencies. This practical work will enable you to:
Build applied skills for incident response & forensics through real-world cybersecurity case studies.
Gain hands-on practice using industry-specific security tools.
Demonstrate how to apply cybersecurity industry standards and best practices to mitigate risks, enhance security, and ensure compliance through audit processes.
Apply incident response methodologies.
Work with generative AI tools that boost your cybersecurity effectiveness and productivity.
Showcase your ability to investigate a real-world security breach by identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs, and prevention recommendations.
This program is ACE® approved and FIBAA recommended - you can earn up to 10 degree credits & up to 4 ECTS credits.