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About the Course

The cost of a security breach averages nearly $5M (IBM) and is increasing every year. So, businesses are always looking for professionals who can anticipate threats and prevent them. This IBM Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography course builds expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, protecting assets, and using AI and cryptography techniques to strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity posture. During the course, you’ll explore the penetration testing phases and gain practical experience performing software pen testing and scanning code repositories. You’ll also learn to create comprehensive pen testing reports, perform threat hunting, and integrate AI into threat intelligence. Plus, you’ll learn to leverage Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) frameworks for effective threat identification. Finally, you’ll explore cryptography, including encryption, decryption, and hashing techniques, while also learning about common cryptographic attacks and cryptanalysis methods. To complete the hands-on labs and project, you’ll require a laptop or desktop and basic knowledge of networking and cybersecurity. This course is ideal for existing and aspiring cybersecurity professionals looking to enhance their skills and advance their careers. It is recommended that you have fundamental knowledge of IT systems and cybersecurity principles prior to starting this course. If you’re looking to build in-demand cybersecurity skills in threat prevention, enroll today! In five weeks, you’ll add penetration testing, threat hunting, and cryptography to your resume....

Top reviews

EB

Mar 5, 2023

after knowing the basic knowledge with high standards applied and taught in detail by IBM, so understanding can be achieved. This section is very useful when entering the world of cybersecurity work.

T

Oct 13, 2022

The course has really helped me learn lots of things conserning penetration testing and digital forensiscs and also bash scripting. All credits to IBM for their humbleness in teachng very well .

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By Tito H

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Jun 18, 2022

The course is well structured and cover the most concept, but there is audio problem on week 4.

By Deleted A

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Jul 2, 2020

Taking the course is very rewarding. I learned a lot of newer that I have never know before. :)

By Nehemiah I

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Jul 2, 2023

Quite educating and interesting....But the recording part of IBM's guys were no loud enough

By christian a

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Jan 5, 2021

This course has really offered the fundamentals that I need in my Security Analyst journey.

By Tanya R

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May 20, 2022

This gives me the basic building blocks of Digital Forensics and Python scripting program.

By Alexandros S

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Nov 1, 2020

Excellent course and very clear explanation from instructors. Very useful content as well!

By Abdulrahman A

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Nov 4, 2024

The course is very powerful for me if I want to get opportunity in cybersecurity analyst

By Chandrakumar P

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Jun 26, 2023

Its a nice course to have an idea on PTES. Great learning . Thanks Socgen and coursera :)

By Sonu K

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Apr 25, 2023

thanks to Coursera and IBM to help many students like me to make and bright there future

By wondwossen a

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Mar 27, 2021

BIG, HUGE, MEGA THANKS FOR YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME, MAKING A DREAM COME INTO REALITY. BEST

By sikiru o s

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Aug 3, 2022

This course is great especially to cybersecurity analyst and great experience for me.

By Mark B

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Mar 23, 2021

This was a wonderful course that introduced me to scripting languages such as Python.

By Michael H

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Jan 3, 2021

Good overview of concepts and methodologies, plenty of outside resources and content.

By Bharat K

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Feb 6, 2023

content is really good and the trainer has crystal clear understanding of the topic.

By STEPHEN G

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Mar 3, 2021

excellent overview of processes, skills & prerequisites of necessary skills required

By Leandro A

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Jul 28, 2022

Otimo curso basico, otima explicação, didatica, facil aprendizado. Agradeço demais

By Jason D

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Jan 25, 2022

Excellent content; learned a lot of new information. Very happy with this course.

By MOHAMMAD H A

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Jan 7, 2023

Thanks for all valuable information. More practical examples will be appreciated.

By Peter K

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Mar 16, 2022

Organised tutorials, well eplained with addtional sources to read and practice.

By Meabdi B

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Jun 26, 2020

provided lessons are very interesting thus they helped me to develop my career

By Prischila S A B

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Mar 13, 2022

help me a lot to called back my memories during college, thank you so much ^^

By Fabio

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May 31, 2023

This is a awesome course how to get started in Pentesting, IR and Forensics.

By Shola E A

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Jul 22, 2022

A very good Insight into Penetration testing & the basics of Cybersecurity.

By Victor C O

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Feb 15, 2023

Thank you! Best module after Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities.

By Alan C

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Oct 23, 2022

It gives you a good basics, straight to the point. I liked it very much!