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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Blockchain, Security Testing, Network Security, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, Transaction Processing, Malware Protection, Key Management, Scripting, Network Protocols, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Vulnerability Management, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Simplilearn

    Block Cipher Modes of Operation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cryptography, Data Security, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)

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

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

    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Architecture Review, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Cryptocurrency and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Market Trend, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Key Management, Financial Services, Market Analysis, Technical Standard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Information Assurance, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security : AI CERTs
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations : AI CERTs
  • Block Cipher Modes of Operation Training: Simplilearn
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms: SkillUp
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Cryptocurrency and Applications : Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

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