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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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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Disaster Recovery

    4.5 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, Linux Administration, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    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

    4 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Scenario Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Problem Solving, Simulations

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Servers, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Healthcare Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Operational Risk, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Risk Control, Security Management, Data Management, Security Awareness

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Linux, Endpoint Security, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Endpoint Detection and Response, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Event Monitoring, Windows Servers, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, System Software, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Derivatives, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations: Packt
  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): Packt
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethical Hacking Practice Project & Questions: LearnKartS
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • ISC2 Healthcare Certificate: ISC2
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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