About this course

In total, 51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward.
OS is fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all OS and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You’ll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Moreover, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization.
Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats.
If you’re looking to get started in IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in OS that enables you to work toward a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support.

At a Glance:
Institution: IBM
Subject: Computer Science
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites:
None
Associated programs:
Professional Certificate in IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Analyst
Language: English
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Associated skills:Containerization, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Network Engineering, Cyber Security Systems, Command-Line Interface, Planning, Cyber Security, File Systems, Computer Security, User Accounts, Linux, Technical Support, Mac OS

What You’ll Learn:
About this course

In total, 51% of organizations are planning to increase security investments as a result of a breach (IBM Report). Companies need skilled IT support and cybersecurity professionals now more than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or switching to tech, this course provides the critical operating systems (OS) knowledge you need to move forward.
OS is fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all OS and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
You’ll explore OS file systems and the associated security features. You’ll discover the macOS features that revolutionized OS functionality. Moreover, you’ll investigate virtualization and containerization.
Additionally, through labs and a final project, you’ll get hands-on managing virus and threat protection, configuring user accounts and permissions with command-line tools, and securing systems against threats.
If you’re looking to get started in IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in OS that enables you to work toward a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support.