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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Displays, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

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    Beginner · 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

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    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Technical Management, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI+ Policy Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Cyber Governance, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Data Governance, Public Policies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters: Coursera
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
  • Network Security: ISC2
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec

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