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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.

Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


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    Edureka

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security, Quantum computing, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Management, Network Protocols, Negotiation, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Firewall

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Analyze & Break Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, File I/O, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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