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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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    Starweaver

    Deception As a Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Generative AI, Data Architecture, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Automated Cyber Security Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Risk Management Framework, Configuration Management

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

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Data Security, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deception As a Defense: Starweaver
  • Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB: IBM
  • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • Automated Cyber Security Incident Response: EDUCBA
  • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt
  • Data Privacy and Protection: SkillUp
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt

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