According to a recent IBM report, cyberattacks have surged 71%! This alarming statistic highlights a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals. This IBM course will introduce you to fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and preventive measures to start your cybersecurity journey. In this course, you鈥檒l explore the evolution of cybersecurity and discover the critical thinking model. You鈥檒l also cover threat actors, malware, ransomware, and defenses against social engineering. Additionally, you鈥檒l learn about internet security threats and security controls. You鈥檒l explore the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and access control. You鈥檒l also look at the physical threats organizations encounter and consider effective security measures. Throughout, you鈥檒l build practical knowledge through hands-on labs and gain technical expertise through insights from industry experts. Your final project will enable you to effectively demonstrate your understanding of cybersecurity principles. This course is for anyone who wants a basic understanding of cybersecurity and is part of a series designed to help you start a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.