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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Integrity, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Surveys, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Public Safety and National Security, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, Business Priorities, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAE Institute México

    Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Resilience, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Empathy, Open Mindset, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal FPS Development - Combat, AI & UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Assets, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Law You Can Use

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Legal Proceedings, Business Ethics, Governance, Lawsuits, Disabilities, Mediation, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Defensive Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self defense courses

  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 5: Pearson
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy: SAE Institute México
  • Advanced Cybersecurity: LearnKartS
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Unreal FPS Development - Combat, AI & UI Systems: EDUCBA
  • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
  • Defensive Python: Infosec
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder

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