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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials by IBM

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    About the Course

    With this beginner friendly course, learn fundamental Cybersecurity skills that are crucial for anyone using computing devices and connecting
    to the Internet. You will first learn to recognize common security threats and risks that individuals and organizations may face, such as theft,
    tampering, and destruction of sensitive information. You’ll then discover the characteristics of cyber-attacks and learn how you can employ best
    practices to guard against them. Next, you’ll learn about the best practices against cyberattacks. These include using strong passwords, good
    password management, and multi-factor authentication. You’ll learn ways in which you can strengthen your security plan wit...
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    Dec 21, 2022

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    Kudos to the Team for such an Amazing class.i am eternally grateful and proud of myself for this noble privilege.. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and God bless you all. -George

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    Nov 4, 2022

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    I am very happy with the contents and also learned a lot in the field of cyber security. I will recommend this course to everyone who wants to start with cyber security.

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    Aug 27, 2022

    Thanks you Coursera For This Amazing course.. my entry-level knowledge regarding Cyber-Security field is understoodable, that option 10 minutes training of Cyber- analyst was most inrteresst part in the course.

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    Apr 30, 2023

    The course was very nice and helped me learn lot many new things about cybersecurity. It taught me the necessary fundamentals and help gain new skills. It it beginner friendly and thanks for the course!

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    Dec 15, 2024

    Introduction to cybersecurity can give us knowledge basic about how we can protect our confidential information personal and also customers information

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    Feb 20, 2024

    this course is amazing , i learned many things about CYS and the threats , very recommended for very beginners and want to learn about cyber security

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    May 10, 2025

    Pour un cours que je croyais compliqué auparavant je dis que COURSERA est la meilleure voie pour apprendre et acquérir des compétences

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    Apr 16, 2025

    Excellent course. I knew nothing on Cybersecurity and it gave me a boost while teaching me the concepts with simplicity.

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    Mar 19, 2024

    Buena Introducción y visión generalista de los aspectos más relevantes en Ciberseguridad

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    Nov 9, 2024

    Спасибо за информацию и возможность обучения полезного курса в наше не простое время.

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    Dec 22, 2022

    by this course i learned so much and it is a great experience learning with coursera

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    By Patrick V

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    Sep 23, 2022

    Interesting module to strengthen knowledge in security and intellectual property.

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    By Siraj S

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    Jan 27, 2023

    This course is very helpful, and thnkyou coursera to give me this course in free

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    Jun 27, 2024

    I believe that this course has brought me closer to achieving my primary goal.

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    Feb 19, 2025

    Good Pace, covered many topics, but didn't linger on any one specifically.

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    By Adwaithlal A

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    Nov 17, 2022

    superb course it helped me to gate a foundation strong in cyber security

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    By Sonu B

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    Oct 14, 2022

    learn basic theory about cybersecurity essentials which is very useful.

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    By Jennie D

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    May 9, 2024

    This course is comprehensive but manageable for the beginner's level.

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    By Clephas M

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    Feb 23, 2024

    It's very good for people without much IT knowledge. Very informative

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    By Noor H

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    Oct 8, 2022

    This course is brief. Need to implementation of Cyber Security Also

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    May 10, 2025

    Super, Easy, Perfect, with Lab Session and with Wonderful Examples

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    Mar 20, 2025

    This is a good course to understand the basics of cybersecurity.

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    Jul 7, 2022

    The couse was interested, but I didn't get any certificated why?

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    By PHUONG V T

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    Oct 18, 2023

    Very useful course to have Cybersecurity fundamental knowledge

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    Feb 28, 2023

    Very helpful for me to study and practice about Cybersecurity.

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    By Allie R

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    Dec 11, 2024

    I’m finding these courses. Comprehensive and well designed.

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    Jun 17, 2022

    Thourough coverage of Cybersecurity essentials. Great job!

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