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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Breach From Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Factors (Security), Safety Culture, Risk Mitigation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 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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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    PenTest Post-Exploitation, Reporting & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Security Engineering, Technical Documentation, Bash (Scripting Language), Code Review, Security Requirements Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Security Awareness, Python Programming, Linux, Persistence, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Offensive Security Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 8 of our most popular hacking courses

  • Breach From Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention: Microsoft
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • PenTest Post-Exploitation, Reporting & Tools: Total Seminars
  • Practical Pentesting: Packt
  • Offensive Security Using Python: Packt
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Network Security: University of London

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