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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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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Health Technology, Cybersecurity, Biomedical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Data Persistence, Risk Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development Life Cycle, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Technology Solutions, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, Governance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Implementing a Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI: IBM
  • IT & Cloud Audit Masterclass – Fundamentals to Advanced: Packt
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection: Edureka
  • Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance: Packt

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