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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Digital Forensics Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Cryptography, File Management, File Systems, Encryption, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Technical Writing, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    260 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, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Network Protocols, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    598 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Quantum Information

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    446 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Threat Detection, Data Centers, Threat Management, OSI Models, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    835 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
  • Digital Forensics Concepts: Infosec
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks

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