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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Encryption, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Disaster Recovery

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Incident Response

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Performance Reporting, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Governance, Compliance Auditing, Event Monitoring, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Governance, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences

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

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

  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools: Board Infinity
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University

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