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      Packt

      Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Cloud Security, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Vulnerability Assessments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CyberPatriot

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Linux Commands, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, User Accounts, Computer Hardware, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Malware Protection, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, File Systems, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Incident Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), IT Automation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation: Packt
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
    • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
    • CyberPatriot: Packt
    • CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310): Packt
    • Beginning Security: Packt
    • Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Cybersecurity

    Coursera offers cybersecurity courses and certificates from trusted institutions like Google, IBM, and the University of Maryland. You can explore topics such as network security, cyber threats, risk management, and ethical hacking—at beginner and advanced levels.‎

    Yes. Many cybersecurity courses include a free audit option, so you can access video lectures and readings without paying. To earn a certificate or complete hands-on assessments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    Cybersecurity courses cover skills like identifying threats, securing networks, managing incidents, and using tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. Some courses also include real-world simulations or labs to help you practice.‎

    Not necessarily. Coursera offers beginner-friendly cybersecurity courses that explain key concepts in plain terms. If you’re new to the field, you can start with foundational topics and work your way up to more technical skills.‎

    Yes. Cybersecurity is a high-demand field across industries. Many Coursera courses include job-relevant skills, hands-on projects, and certificates you can add to your resume or LinkedIn profile to help demonstrate your abilities to employers.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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