IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Colleagues, in the “IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate” program you will build job-ready skills for an in-demand role in the field, no degree or prior experience required. Learn cybersecurity fundamentals and how to manage database vulnerabilities in operating systems administration and security. How to use cybersecurity tools and techniques to perform penetration testing, respond to incidents, and conduct forensics. How to use generative AI to boost your productivity and effectiveness as a cybersecurity analyst. Gain high-demand skills involving Database Queries and Cybersecurity Compliance.  Master cybersecurity essentials, tools, and technologies, and learn about cyberattacks, operating systems, and networking fundamentals. You’ll dive into database fundamentals and vulnerabilities, cybersecurity architecture, compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations. You’ll explore using gen AI for cybersecurity. Plus, you’ll discover tools and strategies for job search, resume building, and interview preparation to kickstart your career. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in penetration testing, incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence. Plus, you’ll work on real-world projects developing cybersecurity plans and compliance frameworks, giving you great practical work to talk about in interviews. This program is ACE® approved and FIBAA recommended - you can earn up to 10 degree credits & up to 4 ECTS credits. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers, 2) Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials, 3) Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks. 4) Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security, 5) Computer Networks and Network Security, 6) Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities, 7) Cybersecurity Architecture, 8) Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards and Regulations, 9) Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography, 10) Incident Response and Digital Forensics, 11) Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies, 12) Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ and CYSA+, 13) Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career, and 14) Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep. 

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Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks (Google certification)

Colleagues, the “Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks” training is part of Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. You will learn how cybersecurity professionals use frameworks and controls to protect business operations. In particular, you'll identify the steps of risk management and explore common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, you'll explore Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data and use a playbook to respond to identified threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. You will take an important step towards becoming a cybersecurity professional and practice performing a security audit. Learn to identify the common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations, understand the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities that entry-level cybersecurity analysts are most focused on, comprehend the purpose of security frameworks and controls, describe the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad, explain the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework, explore and practice conducting a security audit and use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Acquire high-demand skills involving Information Security (INFOSEC), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Audits, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as well as Incident Response Playbooks. Skill-based training modules address: 1) Security domains, 2) Security frameworks and controls, 3) Introduction to cybersecurity tools, and 4) Use playbooks to respond to incidents. 

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Ethical Hacking From Scratch 2024

Cyber Colleagues, in the “Ethical Hacking From Scratch” program you will become an ethical hacker that can hack like black hat hackers and secure systems like cybersecurity experts. [145+ videos (15+ hours) to teach you ethical hacking & cybersecurity from scratch - Use 30+ hacking tools such as Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, SQLmap - 85+ hands-on real-life hacking examples]. Skill-based training modules address: 1) Setting up a Hacking Lab, 2) Linux Basics2 lectures, 3) Network Hacking - Pre Connection Attacks, Gaining Access - WEP Cracking, WPA / WPA2 Cracking, Security, Post Connection Attacks, Information Gathering, MITM Attacks, Detection & Security, 4) Gaining Access To Computers - Server Side Attacks, Client Side Attacks, Social Engineering, Hacking Outside The Local Network, 5) Post Exploitation, and 6) Website Hacking - Information Gathering, File Upload, Code Execution & File Inclusion Vulns, SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities and Discovering Vulnerabilities Automatically.

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Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities (Google certification)

Cyber colleagues, the “Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities” program is the fifth course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will explore the concepts of assets, threats, and vulnerabilities. First, you'll build an understanding of how assets are classified. Next, you will become familiar with common threats and vulnerabilities, and the security controls used by organizations to protect valuable information and mitigate risk. You will develop an attacker mindset by practicing the threat modeling process, and you'll learn tactics for staying ahead of security breaches. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. Learners who complete this certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Learn effective data handling processes. - Discuss the role of encryption and hashing in securing assets. - Describe how to effectively use authentication and authorization. - Explain how common vulnerability exposures are identified by MITRE. - Analyze an attack surface to find risks and vulnerabilities. - Identify threats, such as social engineering, malware, and web-based exploits. - Summarize the threat modeling process. 

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Top 20 IT Certification Countdown - #19: CompTIA's CySA+ - Cybersecurity Analyst ($121,043 average salary)

Cyber colleagues, according to the Skillsoft 2024 IT Skills and Salary Survey the “CompTIA's CySA+ - Cybersecurity Analyst” ranks 19th with an average annual salary of $121,043. This training program will equip you to pass the certification exam while expanding your career and earnings potential. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Threat Management, 2) Reconnaissance Techniques, 3) Network Reconnaissance, 4) Response and Counter Measures, 5) Securing Corporate Environments, 6) Vulnerability Management, Lesson 5: Implementing the Information Security Vulnerability Management Process, 7) Analyze Output of Vulnerability Scan, 8) Compare and Contrast Common Vulnerabilities, 9) Cyber Incident Response, 10) Determine Impact of an Incident, 11) Forensics Tools and Investigation, 12) Incident Reporting and Communications, 13) Analyzing Incident Response Symptoms and Recovery Techniques, 14) Post-Incident Response Process, 15) Security Architecture and Tool Sets, 16) Frameworks, Common Policies, Controls, and Procedures, 17) Access Control and Access Management Remediation, 18) Reviewing Security Architectures, 19) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Best Practices, and 20) Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies.

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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Cyber colleagues, in the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate you'll learn in-demand skills at your own pace, no degree or experience required. Understand the importance of cybersecurity practices and their impact for organizations.Identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them. Protect networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access and cyberattacks using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Gain hands-on experience with Python, Linux, SQL, SIEM,  and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The Applied Learning Project includes 170 hours of instruction and hundreds of practice-based assessments and activities that simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace. Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on labs, you’ll become familiar with the cybersecurity tools, platforms, and skills required for an entry-level job. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Foundations of Cybersecurity, 2) Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks, 3) Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security, 4) Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL, 5) Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities, 6) Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response, 7) Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python, and 8) Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs. 

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High Tech, Cyber and Finance - Career Transformation Guides (2024)

Colleagues, our new Career Transformation Guides include valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential for professionals in the Technology, Finance and Management disciplines. Each guide contains valuable information, including:

• Career

• Salaries

• Certifications

• Trainings

• Publications & Portals

• Forums & Communities.

The career transformation model focuses on three success factors. First, Get Certified. Professionals with best in-class skill sets combined with industry-leading certifications advance more rapidly than your peers and typically earn 3%-5%+ above their peers. Second, Get Published. Relevant, succinct and insightful articles on best practices in your technical domain or functional discipline enhance your credibility and integrity. And third, Get Connected. Developing and maintaining a robust professional network - locally and globally - bolsters your career persona and positions you as the “go to” subject matter expert in your field.

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• Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning-Deep Learning

• Blockchain, Ethereum & Web 3

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• Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

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• JavaScript Full Stack Development

• Linux & Open Source

• Python, R, TensorFlow & PyTorch

• Software Development

• Virtualization, Containerization & Networking

These guides are valuable for both individuals as well as CIOs, CFOs and CSO seeking to upskill their teams.

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Become a Certified Web3 Hacker (CW3H)™

Colleagues, it’s time to increase your career and earnings potential by becoming a “Certified Web3 Hacker (CW3H)”.  Create A New Career Path In Ethical Web3 Hacking And Web3 Security To Capitalize On Emerging Career Prospects In Web3 With Our New Certified Web3 Hacker Certification. Understand the fundamentals of web3, Ethereum, and DeFi, Web3 security fundamentals, Web3 hacking tools, smart contracts and their working, fundamentals of EVM and EVM security attacks along with the fundamentals of tokens and the types of attacks on tokens and grasp the different types of DeFi attacks and the development of DeFi exploits. Skill-based training modules include: 1) Web 3 Security Fundamentals - What is Web3 Security?, Ethereum and Web3 Security, 2) Getting Started with Web 3 Hacking, Smart Contracts Fundamentals, Setting Up a Lab Environment, Common Web3 Hacking Tools, Demo - Slither and Foundry, 3) EVM Security - EVM Fundamentals, Security and Attacks, Access Control, Delegatecall, Frontrunning, Reentrancy, Unchecked Return Values, Demo - Detecting EVM Vulnerabilities, 4) Token Security - Token Security/Attacks, Fake Tokens, Malicious Tokens, Missing Zero Address Checks, Unconstrained Token Supplies, Demo - Detecting Token Vulnerabilities, 5) DeFi Security - DeFi Security and Attacks, Centralized Control, Frontend Vulnerabilities, Governance Abuse, Price Manipulation, Demo - Detecting DeFi Vulnerabilities, 6) Developing Exploits - Writing an Exploit Contract, Testing Exploit Code, Demo - Exploit, and 7) Certification Closeout - Certification Process and Final Exam.  Enroll today (teams & execs are welcome): https://tinyurl.com/53cwxece  Download your free Blockchain, Ethereum & Web 3  -  Career Transformation Guide. Much career success, Lawrence E. Wilson - Blockchain VIPs (share with your team)

Cybersecurity & InfoSec - Career Transformation Guide [2022 v2]

Colleagues, the new Cybersecurity & InfoSec - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Community and Networking resources to help your career.  This guide addresses Application and Software, Auditing-Forensics-Incident Handling, Cloud, Networking, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, Systems and Data Center, along with Web and Internet security. The Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report* - more than any other technology domains such as cloud, data science and virtualization: Rank #4 - CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control ($151,995), Rank #5 - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional  ($151,853), Rank #6 -  CISM – Certified Information Security Manager  ($149,246), Rank #9 -  CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor  ($134,460), and Rank #15 -  CompTIA Security+ ($110,974). 

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What are the Top 5 Cybersecurity Certifications for career growth?

Colleagues, cybersecurity certifications hold 5 of the top 15 highest salaried positions according to the Global Knowledge IT Salary and Skills Report for 2021. - more than any other IT domain. With an average salary of $151,995 CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control -  $151,995 is our first pick - develop skills and knowledge in using governance, continuous risk monitoring, best practices and and reporting. enhance business resilience and stakeholder value. Second, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional -  $151,853 - Security Foundations and Fundamentals, Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security. Third is CISM – Certified Information Security Manager -  $149,246. - Information System Auditing Process, 2) Governance and Management of IT, 3) Information Systems Acquisition, 4) Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience, and 5) Protection of Information  Fourth, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor -  $134,460 -Auditing, governance, acquisition, service management, information asset protection, full practice exam (with more than 150 questions). And finally, CompTIA Security+ -  $110,974 - Pass CompTIA’s SY0-501 vendor neutral exam, AAA, risk management, cryptography, PKI, cloud security, virtualization, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, data recovery. 

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