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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.


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Popular Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Cybersécurité Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux, Debugging, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Space Research

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation, Cyber Risk, Telecommunications, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    98 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    661 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
  • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cybersécurité Google: Google
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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