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About the Course

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. Operating systems are fundamental to all aspects of computing. In this course, you’ll learn foundational concepts common to all operating systems 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. Plus, 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 IT or cybersecurity, enroll today to gain essential knowledge in operating systems that enables you to work towards a career in cybersecurity, system administration, network engineering, or IT support....

Top reviews

MG

Apr 25, 2020

Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

TC

May 11, 2020

Knowledge delivery is exceptional. Content is to the point and the tests really pinpoint the attention level of the volunteer taking the course.Thank you for designing such a knowledgeable course

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By Subarnadip D

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Jul 5, 2020

Very good opportunity for learning. Thanks to Coursera team.

By Avdeep G

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Apr 11, 2022

excellent taught me alot escpecially shortcuts and commands

By Shariff K

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Nov 4, 2020

Thank you IBM and Coursera for building careers and skills!

By Romit K

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Jun 23, 2020

Course is awesome and great opportunity for Cyber Security.

By Mohamed S

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Dec 24, 2019

Very Practical Course, Really enjoyed this learning journey

By Abdulrahman A A A

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Aug 29, 2022

Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security

By Gibson M M

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Sep 24, 2021

I'm very interested in learning all the skillsknenewskill

By hossam m

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Dec 29, 2020

really learned many new things in this topic Cybersecurity

By Carlos F

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Jun 27, 2020

Great content I can relate to cybersecurity courses at UPC

By MUTYALA J V S P

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May 28, 2020

it's better to learn this it's useful in many applications

By Shamma A A

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Apr 22, 2021

very helpful course for beginners in cybersecurity field.

By Anirban C

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Oct 28, 2020

Excellent course for learning about gk involving cybersec

By PRITAM R

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May 31, 2020

Great experience. Looking forward for the specialization.

By Walid B

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Nov 11, 2022

This course is one of best well made courses I ever seen

By Dennis A S P

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Jun 24, 2022

Muy interactivo y de buenas practicas para el dia a dia.

By Wesam A

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Apr 14, 2020

The course was useful and relevant in many career fields

By Sally M

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Mar 31, 2020

Videos and course material clear and easy to understand.

By Hashan K Y

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May 15, 2022

it's improve my knowledge thank you it's a good course.

By Akash C

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Sep 18, 2021

Explanation of the concept were very good with diagram.

By Timothy G

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Oct 20, 2020

Excellent material, excellent narration and instruction

By Sunil G K

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Jul 20, 2020

very nice platform to learn .i enjoyed a lot.thank you.

By Dustin L

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Apr 16, 2020

Very good course, very informative for the new learner.

By Dirk P

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Aug 18, 2022

Excellent course for the starter cyberecurity analyst

By NASSER E

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Nov 23, 2021

thanks Coursera and IBM for this incredible experience

By PANNAGA U

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Apr 28, 2020

Nice for understanding how security undertaken in MNCs