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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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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    908 reviews

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    551 reviews

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Incident Response, Information Privacy

    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, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Programming, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure Mobile AI Models Against Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Mobile Security, Model Deployment, Mobile Development, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Apple iOS, Security Requirements Analysis, System Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Management, Security Management, Information Privacy, Program Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats: Coursera
  • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
  • Secure Mobile AI Models Against Attacks: Coursera

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