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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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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, General Networking, Mobile Security, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Digital Forensics, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    FAIR Institute

    Cyber Risk Management for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Strategic Decision-Making, Insurance, Risk Modeling, Compliance Management, Threat Modeling, Business Risk Management, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest
  • Cryptography : ISC2
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec
  • Incident Response and Recovery: ISC2

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