Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IBM-0016
Organization:
IBM
Location:
Online
Length:
14 weeks (181 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Networking
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Attacks and Exploits
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Cybersecurity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Cybersecurity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

The course objective is to give students the technical skills to become job-ready for a Cybersecurity Analyst role. Instructional content and labs introduce students to concepts including network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain skills for incident responses and forensics with real-world cybersecurity case studies
  • Learn about key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape
  • Get hands-on experience to develop skills via industry specific and open source Security tools
  • Develop knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection; endpoint protection; SIEM; and systems and network fundamentals

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Career
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
  • Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities
  • Cybersecurity Architecture
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
  • Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Launched
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Assessment
  • Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Peer-reviewed Assignments

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials