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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Security Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence

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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Linux Administration

    ★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Cyber Risk, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Data Security, Data Governance, Negotiation, Regulatory Requirements, Cybersecurity

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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Simulations

    ★ 4.4 (46) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity

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

  • P

    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change

    ★ 4.4 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

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

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

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

  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions: LearnKartS
  • Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Security Analyst Job: Google Cloud
  • Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
  • Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response: LearnQuest
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
  • Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002: Packt
  • Leadership: Infosec

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