Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
This course is part of IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
14 Hours
Self-paced Video lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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What you'll learn
Plan and execute penetration tests using industry tools
Implement effective incident response procedures
Conduct digital forensics investigations
Develop basic security scripting skills
Apply cybersecurity best practices
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.6 Hours PreRecorded video
13 assignments
Access on Mobile, Desktop, Tablet
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers essential cybersecurity practices including penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics. Students learn the phases of penetration testing, from planning to reporting, and gain hands-on experience with popular security tools. The curriculum includes incident response procedures, forensic data collection techniques, and basic scripting skills using Python and shell scripting. Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, participants develop the technical skills needed for cybersecurity analysis and incident handling.
Penetration Testing: Planning and Discovery Phases
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Penetration Testing: Attack Phase
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Penetration Testing: Reporting Phase
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Cryptography: Principles and Techniques
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Final Project and Wrap-Up
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
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