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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


  • E

    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 816 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (816) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 560 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Standards, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform

    4.5 stars, 442 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (442) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques

    4.7 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    I

    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cloud Platforms, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    4.7 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Management, Maintainability

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Cybersecurity basics for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Human Factors (Security), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Encryption

    4.9 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Governance, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Detection, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cybersecurity courses

  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Edureka
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • Cybersecurity basics for everyone: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM

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