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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Generative Model Architectures, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Data Storage Technologies, Firewall, Security Controls, General Networking, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Security Management, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Software Development, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Standards, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing

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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security, Quantum computing, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Management, Network Protocols, Negotiation, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Deterrence and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cyber Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • CISSP For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations: Edureka
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Cyber Deterrence and Resilience: Starweaver

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