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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Systems Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Information Systems, Security Awareness, Database Management, Management Information Systems, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Information Technology, Data Governance, Risk Management, Big Data, Business Strategy, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Process Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploit development, Human Factors (Security), Active Directory, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Linux, Remote Access Systems, Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Risk and Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI, Security Strategy, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Architecture Review, Technical Communication, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Stakeholder Management, Policy Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Business Information Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Business Process Modeling, Security Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Information Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Software Development Life Cycle, Management Information Systems, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Enterprise Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Principles

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Information Systems Foundations for Business: John Wiley & Sons
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
  • Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Risk and Security Strategy: Microsoft
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • Business Information Systems Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
  • Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts: Whizlabs

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