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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 Sanjay N S

May 15, 2020

it was helpful for learning all the terminologies used in cyber security arena.

By Anita P M

Jul 27, 2020

Content and delivery of course is too good. I enjoy the learning. thank u team

By Adejumo R

Mar 10, 2023

This topics and everything about it was interesting And simple to understand.

By Emau S

Nov 18, 2022

learning different methods of cyber security even on windows & mac, thank you

By MUHAMMAD H

Mar 16, 2022

This course have really help me in advancing my knowledge in cyber security.

By K A M

Nov 17, 2021

Great learning about Cybersecurity as this is the field I would like to work.

By Erick G

Sep 13, 2021

Excelente curso IBM , Me siento muy complacido, Gracias por esta oportunidad.

By MIHIRKUMAR D

Oct 25, 2020

Proud of IBM. Loved This Course Material. You Offered Really Great Knowledge.

By Nguyen T T Q

Aug 5, 2024

Hand-on lab is very useful, it gives me experience on multi operation system

By vineet p

Apr 12, 2022

Excellent course but if you can provide more pdf resources than it will help

By Mr. V S

Oct 19, 2021

amazing course really it helps a lot to understand the cyber security roles

By Ricardo A

Jun 24, 2020

some presentations get seen with low quality. But in General a good course

By ARYAN R S

Sep 15, 2020

IT WAS FAB TO STUDIES AND LEARN ABOUT THIS TOPIC IT IS VERY USEFUL FOR US

By SAYANTAN P

Aug 18, 2020

It is a very good course for a beginner who wants to learn cybersecurity.

By Brandon B

Sep 20, 2022

Very good overview on the cybersecurity roles as well as the processes.

By Ebenezer P

May 25, 2021

Great course, learned many new things through this course really helpful

By YALAVARTHI M

Sep 21, 2020

journey was really amazing loved every bit thank u coursera and my guide

By Mohammed S S

Oct 15, 2020

IBM is hands down the best place to gain knowledge about Cybersecurity.

By Tong V C

Dec 23, 2020

Thank you. Waao. It was very difficult, I had to do it almost 10 times

By saif j

Sep 13, 2021

Very informative, linksprovided were great help to go indebth study.

By GAMALIEL S T M

Oct 6, 2020

i am rejoicing with the amount of knowledge that i have gain from IBM

By Jerome C

May 20, 2020

Very informative.

Easy to follow/understand.

Knowledgeable instructors.

By Utsav D

Nov 26, 2021

Great course for learning cybersecurity and information security 👍

By Philip A

Aug 5, 2020

I learned so much from the Operating System of Mackintosh Computer.

By State o t D M

Jul 28, 2021

Easy to understand and straightforward. Would definitely recommend.