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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses cover techniques for securing information and communication, focusing on encryption, decryption, hashing, and digital signatures. You’ll learn about symmetric and asymmetric key algorithms, protocols for secure data transmission, and how cryptographic methods protect privacy and integrity online.

Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Firewall

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 286 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (286) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, DevOps, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Human Factors (Security), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Cryptography and Hashing Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Ethical Hacking: Cloud Computing and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Conversations in Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Data Ethics, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Cryptography, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Scalability, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity, C (Programming Language)

    4.5 stars, 618 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (618) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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How to choose the right Cryptography course

Start with your focus. If you're interested in network security, choose courses covering SSL/TLS, VPNs, and secure communications. If you want to implement cryptography in software development, look for courses that include coding examples and libraries like OpenSSL or PyCrypto. Compare courses based on their focus on theoretical concepts or practical applications.

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