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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Cybersecurity basics for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, AI Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Cost Management, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity basics for everyone: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Packt
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
  • CyberPatriot: Packt

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