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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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    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking, Simulations

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Exploit development, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Encryption, Cloud Security, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera
  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System

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