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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

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

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

    4.8
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    504 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    408 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    910 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Exploit development, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, 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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    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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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Systems Development, Usability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Healthcare Project Management, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    657 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
  • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
  • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System

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