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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.


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Popular Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Email Security, Web Applications, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Systems Development, Usability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Healthcare Project Management, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure, Technical Management, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Wireless Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Analysis Software, Information Management, Data Management, Data Storage, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Security Awareness, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends: University of Minnesota
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA

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