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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.


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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Rust Secret Cipher CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Package and Software Management, Application Development, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Algorithms

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain System

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Data Sharing, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Systems Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Software Versioning, Data Validation

    4.2
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Transacting Digital Assets with Multi-Party Computation and Confidential Space

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Blockchain, Identity and Access Management, Transaction Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cryptography, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Rust Secret Cipher CLI: Duke University
  • Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms: SkillUp
  • Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • The Blockchain System: University of California, Irvine

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