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  • E

    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, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Remote Team Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Kennesaw State University

    An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Governance, Telecommuting, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.3 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Authentications, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, System Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Business Software, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Information Technology Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (197) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Governance, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (553) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Linux, Database Management, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

    ★ 4.6 (27K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · 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 cybersecurity essentials courses

  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Fundamentals of Remote Team Security: LearnQuest
  • An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec

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