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About the Course

51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You'll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Plus, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization. Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats. If you’re looking to get started IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

MG

Apr 25, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

TC

May 11, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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By Tshepo R

Dec 10, 2021

The course isexciting an very use if yiuyou want to be eng in IT Field to learn more broadly.

By Alex D

Nov 19, 2020

Very good courses and I recommend for everyone who want to start his career in cybersecurity

By Alexis A

May 8, 2023

Very fun course with lots to learn and explore. Looking forward to the rest of the courses!

By safwan n

Oct 9, 2022

What a great way to know some cybersecurity roles, processes and operating system security

By Min P K O

Jul 25, 2020

Great course for fundamental of cybersecurity roles, processes & operating system security.

By Nayani K

May 20, 2020

The course is awesome. Instructors are very clear. But some videos don't have good quality.

By Gianluis R

Jan 21, 2022

It was very good info, specially Weeks 2, 3, and 4. Week 1 of course is more basic. Kudos!

By Anshumaan K P

Aug 25, 2020

For Basic of Cyber Security, Refer this Course. Effective Resources & Good to Understand.

By Dhrumil M

Jan 26, 2022

excellent gain of knowledge and clear understanding of different roles in the vast field

By Emmanuel L

Nov 15, 2021

Good as it incapacitates me for new offices and cyber interactions in the world at large

By Федосеев А Л

Jul 15, 2021

Не легко было!)))) Судя по всему дело в переводе!) Но победа за мной!)))Круто, спасибо!)

By Asante K B

Oct 7, 2022

HAS GIVEN ME INSIGHT INTO CYBER SECURIT ROLES, PROCESSES AND OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY

By sarath k

Oct 28, 2021

very informative and interesting syllabus and good teaching , recommended for everyone.

By Sri S M

Nov 7, 2020

I had leaned an basics as very well, the quality of the content are very good.....!!!!

By Emmanuel B

Jul 9, 2021

There are few critical inormation learned which can help with my CYSA+ certification

By MUHAMMAD H K

Jun 18, 2020

Thank you Coursera for giving me knowledge when i have no background of this course.

By fg4h G

Apr 27, 2020

I loved everything (except for some blurry screenshots but that's not very crucial)

By Sajjad A

Sep 20, 2020

I have gain much knowledge to further take my journey of learning from this course

By Yudha P

Jun 24, 2020

Great Detail, explanation, but I suggest to update some resources that unavailable

By Ahmed R

Oct 15, 2022

Great knowledege wonder full teacher they of teach us fantastic. i giva 5 rating

By Md S H

Apr 21, 2022

IT WAS WONDERFUL COURSE. I WAS REVIEWING MY SKILL THROUGH THIS AND FOUND USEFUL.

By Eloisa J D P

Jan 8, 2022

Thank you IBM & Coursera it will help me to my steps to become 1 cybersecurity!

By Martha F

Apr 20, 2021

Another great introduction course. Easy to follow. Highly recommend IBM courses.

By INVINCIBLE D

Jul 22, 2020

It was a great journey Thank you IBM for this study material they have developed

By Jamel J

Aug 22, 2022

Great Content. It is really expanding my knowledge on Cybersecurity as a whole.