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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.

Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Protection, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Key Management, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Securities Trading, Audit Working Papers, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Accounting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Architecture Review, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Transaction Processing, Data Security, Payment Systems, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Block Cipher Modes of Operation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cryptography, Data Security, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity

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

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