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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.


Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Deep Dive into Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Quantum computing, Information Privacy, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Email Security, Security Software, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.5 (100) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cryptography courses

  • Deep Dive into Cryptography: Board Infinity
  • Cryptography: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Pearson
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University
  • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University

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