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Cybersecurity Courses

Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.


Popular Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Simulations

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Analyze & Break Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Automation

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    331 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cybersecurity courses

  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
  • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
  • Python Cryptography: Analyze & Break Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications

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