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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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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Email Security, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cryptography, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Business Software, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authentications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, AI literacy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Vulnerability Management, Model Evaluation, Incident Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Agile Software Development, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Services, Computer Security, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, AI Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Linux, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cryptography, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems: Microsoft
  • IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks

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