This specialization covers essential cybersecurity concepts such as security principles, access controls, network security, and security operations. You will gain hands-on experience in threat identification, risk management, incident response, and ethical hacking, using real-world examples to apply your learning effectively. Explore advanced topics including cloud security, DevSecOps, IoT security, and AI security, ethics, and privacy. Led by a distinguished cybersecurity expert Omar Santos, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to protect organizations from cyber threats and advance your career in this dynamic field.
Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization
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Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization
Cybersecurity Principles and Practices. Learn ethical hacking, incident response, cloud security, and AI security.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Master core cybersecurity concepts, including access control, network security, and incident response.
Develop practical skills in ethical hacking, threat hunting, and digital forensics.
Explore advanced topics such as cloud security, DevSecOps, IoT security, and AI security.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Cryptography
- Information Systems Security
- DevSecOps
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Disaster Recovery
- Patch Management
- Penetration Testing
- DevOps
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Incident Response
- Business Continuity
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Network Security
- Threat Modeling
- Exploitation techniques
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Responsible AI
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Taught in English
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Master core security principles and practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
Gain proficiency in network security, access control, and identity management.
Explore advanced topics such as software-defined networking, cryptography, and infrastructure as code.
Develop practical skills in security operations, network visibility, and segmentation.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Network Security
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Cryptography
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Authentications
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Management
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Encryption
What you'll learn
Master incident response processes and automate playbooks for efficient threat management.
Develop expertise in threat hunting using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversarial emulation tools.
Acquire advanced digital forensics skills, including evidence preservation and memory analysis.
Enhance your ability to perform comprehensive cybersecurity investigations across diverse devices.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Incident Response
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
What you'll learn
Master passive and active reconnaissance techniques using industry-standard tools.
Gain expertise in exploiting system vulnerabilities and understanding OWASP top 10 risks.
Develop advanced post-exploitation skills, including evasion and lateral movement.
Learn to create effective penetration testing and bug bounty reports.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Network Security
Category: SQL
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
What you'll learn
Understand cloud security concepts, including deployment models and security assessments.
Master DevSecOps principles and the creation of secure development pipelines.
Gain expertise in IoT security, including hacking methodologies and OT security.
Learn to implement comprehensive security strategies for modern technological environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: DevSecOps
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Application Security
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Patch Management
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Continuous Monitoring
What you'll learn
Understand AI security fundamentals and the importance of securing AI implementations.
Identify and mitigate AI-specific threats using frameworks like MITRE ATLAS.
Master secure AI development practices, including privacy-preserving techniques and model resilience.
Navigate the ethical and legal landscape of AI, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Data Governance
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Generative AI
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Security Engineering
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