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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Encryption, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    843 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Fraud detection

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

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Peer Review, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Payment Systems, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies, Governance, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Authentications, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, SQL

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Coding, Data Encryption Standard, Information Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Quantum Information

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
  • Blockchain Revolution: INSEAD
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training: Simplilearn
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: IBM

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