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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Encryption, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Computer Networking, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-on Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Active Directory, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    398 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Cybersecurity: LearnKartS
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations: Packt
  • CEH (v12) Practice Projects and Exam Simulators: LearnKartS
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt

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