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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


  • G

    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.8 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability

    4.8 stars, 4.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), DevSecOps, Hardening, Containerization, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, DevOps, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, OS Process Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Algorithms, Arithmetic

    4.5 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    DevSecOps & Security Intelligence with Sumo Logic

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Service Level, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Incident Response, Audit Planning, Incident Management, Security Management, Compliance Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Auditing, Security Controls, Audit Working Papers, Risk Management Framework, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Internal Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    NGINX Advanced Security and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

    4.6 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Desktop Support, Data Warehousing, Security Controls, System Support, Business Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Technology Solutions, Technical Documentation, Relationship Building, Software As A Service, Consultative Approaches, Enterprise Architecture, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Solution Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, System Design and Implementation, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Test Planning, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Workforce Development

    4.6 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Responsible AI Ethics and Data Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Governance, Audit Working Papers, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Cryptography I: Stanford Online
  • Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • DevSecOps & Security Intelligence with Sumo Logic: Packt
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management: Packt
  • NGINX Advanced Security and Performance: KodeKloud
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft

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