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      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, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Managing Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Auditing, Compliance Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Exploit development, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Enterprise Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Cybersecurity in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera Project Network
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
    • Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft

    Why Learn Cybersecurity?

    Cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems, networks, and data from digital threats. As cyberattacks become more frequent and complex, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow across industries. Learning cybersecurity can help you build the knowledge needed to manage risk, strengthen digital defenses, and contribute to safer online environments.

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