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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security Essentials

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Security Management, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, General Networking, Vulnerability Assessments, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Machines, Computer Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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), Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Email Security, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Gen AI in Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence, IT Automation, Data Analysis

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication, Linux

      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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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, System Monitoring, Data Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Crisis Management, Productivity, Incident Response, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Threat Detection, Expense Management, Threat Modeling, Creative Thinking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      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, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, 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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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Authentications, Social Media

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cyber Security Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
    • Gen AI in Cybersecurity: Edureka
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions: Microsoft
    • Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
    • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

    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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