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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

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!

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 María A V

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Nov 1, 2019

I enjoyed it, specially more practical lessons.

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Jun 26, 2023

Thanks , this course deserve more than 5 stars

By Adesoji F

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Mar 30, 2022

the course is insightful and well explanatory.

By Anum A

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May 30, 2020

this is awesome thanks coursera and thanks IBM

By Raphael I

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Nov 8, 2023

Best place to sharpen your IT mind and skills

By Mr. V S

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Apr 15, 2023

Thank you IBM beautiful guidance by our SME's

By Johan j v m

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Jul 18, 2020

the excelente course of the security computer

By R

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Feb 6, 2024

high marks for the Labs and course material

By Jaivardhan K

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Feb 19, 2025

Nice pacing and good material provisioning.

By Tchoussang W

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Oct 6, 2023

Built really cleverly; i have learned a lot

By Freddie Á O

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Jan 27, 2021

Muy buen curso, muy didactico

Felicitaciones

By Ravindranath S

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Jun 1, 2020

Amazinng info and study about Cybersecurity

By Abhay S

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Apr 10, 2025

i really love the hands-on experience part

By Tony F

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Aug 22, 2020

great course for cybersecurity entry level

By VASUDHEVAN S

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Jul 10, 2020

Starts from scratch so it is easy to learn

By Sana A

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Mar 18, 2025

"Thank you for the valuable information."

By MILIND S

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Mar 2, 2023

very much helpful for understanding thing

By HRISHIK S

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Nov 1, 2022

Help me a lot in understanding the basics

By Saurabh K

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Jul 12, 2020

This was a great course for the beginners

By Sarah a

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Mar 26, 2020

Good , but the sound is difficult to hear

By B D

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Sep 6, 2023

Informative

and really easy to understand

By M S M A

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Feb 22, 2023

Great and very useful training programme

By Enrique R

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Aug 14, 2022

I love the short videos. I learned a lot

By Shaban S

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Mar 19, 2022

The course is good and well structured .

By Takahide M

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Jun 6, 2021

This course was very easy to understand.