Cybersecurity Resources

Whether you’re just starting out in cybersecurity or looking for learning resources for your team, Coursera offers a collection of tutorials, templates, and career guides for cybersecurity professionals at all levels.

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Recommended Cybersecurity Courses

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Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Computer Security, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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Status: AI skills

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Storage, Zero Trust Network Access, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

What are the top skills needed to be a cybersecurity professional?

Cybersecurity-specific skills: Security skills are crucial for cybersecurity professionals to protect an organization's data and infrastructure from malicious attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement robust security measures

Operating systems: Deep familiarity with different operating systems allows cybersecurity experts to tailor their strategies and tools, ensuring comprehensive protection across diverse IT environments. Top operating systems to know include: 

Cloud security: Strong cloud security skills ensure that cybersecurity professionals can identify and mitigate potential threats, ensuring the integrity and availability of cloud-based resources: