Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
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Taught by IBM Skills Network Team
Information TechnologyComputer Science
About the course
Gain the real-world experience of cybersecurity analysis employers look for with this hands-on capstone course. In this course, you’ll analyze real-life breach response case studies in areas such as phishing, vishing, point of sale (PoS) breaches, insider threats, AI-related breaches, and ransomware attacks. You’ll discover how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and how organizations respond and prevent future incidents. Additionally, you’ll gain expertise in incident response, digital forens
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