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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Design

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Computer Programming, Network Routing

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Cryptography and Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Symmetric Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Software Design, C and C++, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Java, Linux, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

      4.5
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      596 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Deep Dive into Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Software Design Patterns

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM

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