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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Communication Systems, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Computing, Technology Strategies, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.6 (63) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Management, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Data Integrity, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (276) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    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 (665) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support - 100-140

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Technical Support and Services, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, IT Management, Cloud Security

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    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

    ★ 4.6 (335) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Software As A Service

    ★ 4.7 (675) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cybersecurity courses

  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing: University at Buffalo
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support - 100-140: Pearson
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec

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