IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate
Issued by
IBM SkillsBuild
This certificate earner has advanced technical skills in cybersecurity, such as security posture evaluation, vulnerability assessment, network architecture, cloud infrastructure security, security operations, and incident reporting. Through completion of a comprehensive curriculum, application-based assessments, and authentic experiential learning, the earner has developed workplace and career management skills and industry knowledge, and is prepared for a cybersecurity career across industries.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Career Management
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity Threat Analysis
- Data Encryption And Backup
- Data Security And Privacy
- Employability Skills
- Governance
- Incident Response and Systems Forensics
- Intrusion Analysis
- NIST Risk Management Framework
- Penetration Testing Process
- PWID-B0827400
- Risk And Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- Security Operations and Management
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Models
- System And Network Security
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management And Assessment
Earning Criteria
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Complete a prescribed learning journey of self-paced modules, designed by IBM.
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Demonstrate the following learning outcomes, assessed through capstone projects and a final assessment:
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Evaluate an organization’s data security posture.
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Perform an impact analysis to address vulnerabilities.
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Design a secure network that includes systems and security devices.
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Ensure the protection of cloud systems, data, applications, and infrastructure.
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Assemble the components required for security operations and monitoring.
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Investigate incident reports through digital forensics.
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This credential is available to learners registered with a higher-education institution or an organization implementing an IBM SkillsBuild program.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 12 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Fundamentals of Cybersecurity in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Technology Management in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Cybersecurity Analysis in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Threats and Incident Response in the upper-division undergraduate category