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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


  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Digital Analysis, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Development, Performance Improvement, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Case Studies, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, HR Tech, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Corporate Communications, Security Controls, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Analysis, Record Keeping

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, General Networking, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Spatial Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Distributed Computing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Brute-force attacks, 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 Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cybersecurity courses

  • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Security Hardening: Google
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Edureka
  • Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice: Macquarie University
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center: EC-Council
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego

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