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Ready to power up your portfolio with real-world experience in cybersecurity analysis that employers look for? This capstone course will have you analyzing a cybersecurity challenge like a pro and giving you hands-on experience dealing with a breach response you can talk about in interviews.
During this course, you’ll be immersed in the core principles and practices of breach response and cybersecurity management. You’ll dive into phishing, vishing, point-of-sale (PoS) breaches, insider threats, AI-related breaches, ransomware attacks, and how attackers exploit vulnerabilities. You’ll also explore how organizations respond to these incidents and implement strategies to prevent future threats.
Guided by industry experts, you’ll then get hands-on working on incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, and compliance. Through engaging case studies and structured templates, you’ll develop critical skills in breach management, plus you’ll propose enhancements to real-world response strategies.
If you’re looking to gain the practical experience employers look for and expand your expertise, ENROLL TODAY and get ready to boost your resume in just 6 weeks.
Prior knowledge of network security, threat hunting, incident response, penetration testing, and digital forensics is required.
Completion of all the preceding courses in Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate is highly recommended.
Syllabus
Welcome
Module 1: Analyzing Case Study Layouts and Phishing Case Studies
Module 2: Analyzing PoS and Insider Breach Case Stu dies
Module 3: Analyzing AI-Related Breaches and Ransomware Case Studies
Module 4: Analyzing Incident Response and Digital Forensics Case Studies
Module 5: Analyzing Penetration Testing and Compliance Case Studies
Module 6: Final Project
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Why is a cybersecurity capstone project important?
A cybersecurity capstone project enables you to apply your skills in a real-world context, so you can demonstrate your ability to solve complex problems and show employers you are job-ready.
How does a capstone project benefit you?
A capstone project boosts your confidence and gives you the chance to create a tangible, real-world example that you can showcase to potential employers and talk about in interviews to demonstrate your capabilities.
How does this cybersecurity capstone project improve your job prospects?
Completing this cybersecurity capstone project gives you a concrete example of your skills, which you can present to hiring managers as proof of your practical experience and problem-solving abilities.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.