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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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    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, NIST 800-53

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Performance Metric, Program Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Cyber Operations, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Proposal Development, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Scripting Languages, 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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    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Database Design, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Security Software, Linux Commands, File Management, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • Management: Infosec
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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