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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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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Information Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    681 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Application Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, 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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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to SIEM (Splunk): EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • NIST CSF: Infosec
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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