IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Job at Coursera Inc. in Charlotte

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Get ready to launch your career in cybersecurity. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand role in the field, no degree or prior experience required.

Professional Certificate - 8 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise.

Develop knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection, endpoint protection, SIEM, and systems and network fundamentals.

Learn about key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

Gain skills for incident responses and forensics with real-world cybersecurity case studies.

Get hands-on experience to develop skills via industry specific and open source Security tools.

Skills you'll gain

• Information Security Analyst
• IT Security Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

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• Receive professional-level training from IBM
• Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
• Earn an employer-recognized certificate from IBM
• Qualify for in-demand job titles: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst

$119,000 + median U.S. salary for Cybersecurity ¹

147,000 + U.S. job openings in Cybersecurity ¹

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Professional Certificate - 8 course series

A growing number of exciting, well-paying jobs in today’s security industry do not require a college degree. This Professional Certificate will give you the technical skills to become job-ready for a Cybersecurity Analyst role. Instructional content and labs will introduce you to concepts including network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand career fields.

● According to CyberSeek, from June 2019 through May 2020, there were 171,000 openings for Information Security Analysts, but only 125,000 workers currently employed in those positions – an annual talent shortfall of 46,000 workers. On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs.

● The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 31% hiring growth for Cybersecurity Analysts between 2019 and 2029, growing much faster than average in other careers.

You should be comfortable working with computers, be willing to develop new technical skills, and enjoy collaborative problem solving and communicating solutions. By the end of this program, you will have completed a real-world security breach hands-on project and applied concepts through industry tool virtual labs to provide you with the confidence to start a career in cybersecurity.

This program is ACE® approved - you can earn up to 10 college credits, the equivalent of 2 ½ associate degree-level courses.

Throughout the program, you will use virtual labs and internet sites that will provide you with practical skills with applicability to real jobs that employers value.

Libraries: Python

Projects: Investigate a real-world security breach identifying the attack, vulnerabilities, costs and prevention recommendations.

This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution.

Why people choose Coursera for their career

“Even though I’ve always had an interest in cybersecurity, this course was the first opportunity I had to explore the field, and it gave me a great foundation for further exploration.”

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IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

“Even though I’ve always had an interest in cybersecurity, this course was the first opportunity I had to explore the field, and it gave me a great foundation for further exploration.”

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