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    Study ethical hacking for cybersecurity. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration tests, and implement security measures.

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      Packt

      Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Firewall, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure

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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Security, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Encryption

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Cryptography, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Servers, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, Cloud Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations and Reconnaissance Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, NIST 800-53, Network Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Data Mining, Biochemistry, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Securing Systems and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Firewall, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Zero Trust Network Access, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Malware Protection, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Reporting and Advanced Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Technical Communication, Vulnerability Scanning, Scripting, Technical Writing, Test Case, Security Testing, Programming Principles, Automation, Data Security

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt
    • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
    • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
    • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
    • Foundations and Reconnaissance Techniques: Packt
    • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
    • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
    • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt

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