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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.7 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Spatial Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Scanning, Personally Identifiable Information, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

    ★ 4.5 (429) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Cyber Operations, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Proposal Development

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Cryptography

    ★ 4.7 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Securing AI and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Networking, Record Keeping, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cybersecurity courses

  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
  • The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence: Packt
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • Management: Infosec
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera

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