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Internet Security Courses

Internet Security courses can help you learn about network security protocols, encryption techniques, and threat detection methods. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity.

Popular Internet Security Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, System Testing, Security Strategy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications, Quantum computing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Mobile Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Business Continuity, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Information Assurance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular internet security courses

  • Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention: Microsoft
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Security Hardening: Google
  • CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University

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