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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Linux, Debugging, Cyber Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    240 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Information Systems Security, Content Creation, Security Strategy, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Telecommuting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    682 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest

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