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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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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    574 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    620 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    466 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, System Design and Implementation, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Analytics, Business Technologies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Microservices, Business Analysis, Application Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, 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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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Encryption

    4.8
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    238 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    851 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1: Packt
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine

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