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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


  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Vendor Relationship Management, Business Priorities, Cost Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security)

    4.8 stars, 729 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (729) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Authentications, Machine Learning, Network Security, Data Analysis, Automation, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security

    4.5 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

    4.9 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Governance, Vulnerability Scanning, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Supplier Management

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Hardening, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Memory Management, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Algorithms, Data Integrity

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Systems Design, Cryptography, Resilience, Service Recovery

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership: Advancing Women in Tech
  • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • AI-Enabled Cybersecurity: Chegg Skills
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance: LearnKartS
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University

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