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Hacking Courses

Hacking courses can help you learn network security, penetration testing, ethical hacking techniques, and vulnerability assessment. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite, that support testing and securing systems against potential attacks.


Popular Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Wireless Networks, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 6 of our most popular hacking courses

  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment: Kennesaw State University

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