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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 Sunil B

Jul 24, 2020

Its covering basics of Cyber Security Roles , processes , Operating Systems and Virtualization very nicely.

By 字典的恩典

Jul 24, 2021

shortcut and Linux knowledge are very useful lessons. Teachers speeches is very clear and understandable.

By Deleted A

Oct 26, 2021

Excellent course. I would recommend this course to anyone who is in the IT security/engineering field.

By Jayant k r

May 27, 2020

nice and very informative course and helps you to understand cloud computing and other operating system

By Aiuka M

Sep 12, 2023

Tive um aprendizado muito positivo e recomendo a qualquer um que queira começar no mundo da segurança.

By Victor N

Oct 19, 2022

Muy util para aprender sobre la Virtualizacion y el uso en la nube. Que cada vez se hace mas comun.

By John A

Oct 31, 2023

The lecture contents, presentation and assesments are exceptionally good for an online learning hub

By Emre G

Mar 12, 2022

It was a great course after introduction to Cyber Security world. Thank you for this amazing source

By jorge C

Jun 8, 2022

I thank the tutors and coursera for giving me the knowledge and being able to advance my knowledge

By Juan D

Jan 31, 2021

I wish the MacOS functions were covered in as much detail as the Windows and Linux functions were.

By Andrew O C

Aug 23, 2020

Very detailed for entry professionals in the field of cybersecurity. Thank you IBM and the tutors

By Erwin N

Jul 21, 2020

Great Job Course Instructors!!! I really learned a lot from this course!!! Thank you so much!!!

By Calvin B

Dec 22, 2019

I learned a lot of CyberSecurity roles, processes and operating system security from this course.

By Syed M M

Oct 15, 2019

One of the best course to get started with cyber security, very practical and ellaborative course

By Ellon C

Oct 29, 2021

I was able to get a deeper understanding of the difference between the Cloud and Virtualization.

By NORFAIZAH O

Jul 23, 2020

I learnt a lot from this course. Thumbs up to the instructor and specialist from IBM. Thank You.

By Maximiliano D S

May 19, 2022

Really good course, understandable lenguaje and really entertaining

I really enjoyed the course

By MD Y A

Sep 10, 2021

Successfully completed a course about Cybersecurity Roles, Process & Operating System Security.

By SHADRACK R

Sep 24, 2020

What a fantastic course this is. Thanks to IBM and all involved in making this course possible!

By LP-Is R N S

Sep 18, 2020

Comprehensive material and knowledge, give me more prespective about operation system. love it!

By Eduardo D G

Sep 8, 2020

Escellent course. Recomendable and essential for any person who starts in Cybersecurity Carreer

By Ranjeet K

Aug 30, 2023

Thanks for the quality course. My deepest thanks to All IBM teachers for the valuable content.

By Benjiyatty _

Aug 16, 2023

This course has really help me to gain more confidence. Thanks to all IBM and all Instructors.

By Andrew D

Jan 1, 2021

Excellent course, very informative. Content was definitely helpful, and easily understandable.

By Sandhya S

Jul 14, 2020

This course gave a clear idea of Cyber security Roles, Processes & Operating System Security .