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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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    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Accounting, Security Awareness, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Security Controls, Cryptography, Multi-Factor Authentication, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Risk Management, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Performance Improvement, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Process Reengineering, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Cloud Computing, HR Tech, Cloud Platforms, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Network Routing, Cloud Hosting

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Vulnerabilidades y pruebas de penetración

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Information Technology, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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