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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


  • G

    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Web Applications, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, Azure Active Directory, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, MySQL Workbench, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Auditing, Information Systems Security, Regulatory Compliance, Verification And Validation, Risk Analysis, Document Management, Scope Management, Asset Protection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Email Security, Firewall, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    656 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AI Demystified - A Simple Guide for Newcomers

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Packt
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance: ISC2
  • Cryptography: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft

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