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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses cover techniques for securing information and communication, focusing on encryption, decryption, hashing, and digital signatures. You’ll learn about symmetric and asymmetric key algorithms, protocols for secure data transmission, and how cryptographic methods protect privacy and integrity online.

Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

    4.7 stars, 314 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (314) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies

    4 stars, 604 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (604) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Eng. - Protecting and Encrypting Data

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Encryption, Data Migration, Security Controls, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Endpoint Security, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • P

    Pearson

    Ethical Hacking: Cloud Computing and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Key Management, Data Loss Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Integrity

    4.4 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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How to choose the right Cryptography course

Start with your focus. If you're interested in network security, choose courses covering SSL/TLS, VPNs, and secure communications. If you want to implement cryptography in software development, look for courses that include coding examples and libraries like OpenSSL or PyCrypto. Compare courses based on their focus on theoretical concepts or practical applications.

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