IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
 
Unlock the door to lucrative and dynamic roles in the cybersecurity industry with our Professional Certificate program. Designed to equip you with the essential technical skills needed for a Cybersecurity Analyst position, this program offers comprehensive instructional content and hands-on labs covering network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

Cybersecurity remains one of the most sought-after career fields, with a significant talent shortage and rapid growth projections:

According to CyberSeek, there were 171,000 openings for Information Security Analysts between June 2019 and May 2020, but only 125,000 workers were employed in those positions, resulting in an annual talent shortfall of 46,000 workers. On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 31% hiring growth for Cybersecurity Analysts between 2019 and 2029, significantly outpacing average growth rates in other professions.

To excel in this program, it's advantageous to be computer-savvy, eager to acquire new technical skills and enjoy collaborative problem-solving and communicating solutions. By the program's conclusion, you'll have completed a hands-on security breach project and gained proficiency in industry tools through virtual labs, empowering you to confidently kickstart your cybersecurity career.

What you'll learn:

- Develop expertise in cybersecurity analyst tools, covering data protection, endpoint protection, SIEM, and fundamental systems and network principles.
- Explore critical compliance and threat intelligence topics essential in today's cybersecurity landscape.
- Acquire skills in incident response and forensics through real-world cybersecurity case studies.
- Gain practical experience and proficiency with industry-specific and open-source security tools through hands-on labs.

Course Components:

- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate Course
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