Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
Learn the history of cybersecurity, the types and motives of cyber-attacks, and current threats to organizations and individuals.
This IBM Web-Based Training (WBT) is Self-Paced and includes:
- Instructional content available online for duration of course
- Visuals without hands-on lab exercises
This course provides an introduction to cybersecurity tools and attacks. You will learn the history of cybersecurity, the types and motives of cyber-attacks, and current threats to organizations and individuals. Key terminology and basic system concepts and tools will be examined to introduce you to the cybersecurity field. You will learn about critical thinking and its importance to anyone looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Finally, you will begin to learn about organizations and resources to further research cybersecurity issues in the Modern era.This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of cybersecurity. This is the first course in a series to acquire the skills to work in the field as a Cybersecurity Analyst.