Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

IBM-0028

Organization's ID:

N/A

Organization:

IBM

Location:

Online

Length:

8-12 weeks (depending upon how colleges choose to deploy the program) and 60 hours

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Technology Management
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Cybersecurity Analysis
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Threats and Incident Response

Description

Objective:

As technology continues to advance, ensuring the security of digital assets and protecting the online presence of individuals and organizations has emerged as a critical priority. In doing so, every industry is finding itself in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles that will empower you to understand and navigate the intricacies of this crucial discipline.

Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate an organization’s data security posture
Perform an impact analysis to address vulnerabilities
Design a secure network that includes systems and security devices
Ensure the protection of cloud systems, data, applications, and infrastructure
Assemble the components required for security operations and monitoring
Investigate incident reports through digital forensics

General Topics:

Learners develop advanced technical skills in cybersecurity, such as security posture evaluation, vulnerability assessment, network architecture, cloud infrastructure security, security operations, and incident reporting

Instruction & Assessment