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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


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    LearnQuest

    Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    664 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    666 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    IT-підтримка від Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, File Systems, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support, Computer Hardware

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    997 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    551 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Personal Care, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security & Compliance on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Use Cases, the Future of 5G, and Beyond: LearnQuest
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing: University at Buffalo
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • IT-підтримка від Google: Google
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Digital Intelligence for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest

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