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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

      Hands-on Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Active Directory, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Unix Commands, Microsoft SQL Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ball State University

      Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Applications, SQL, Open Source Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Email Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Starweaver

      Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Growth Strategies, Marketing Automation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Retention, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Action Oriented, Analysis, Business Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      494 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      System and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Security Software, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Respiration, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet, Planning, Mental Health, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
    • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3: Pearson
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Cyber Security Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Grow with AI: Your AI-driven Growth Marketing strategy : Starweaver
    • Digital Business: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • System and Network Security: LearnKartS
    • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt

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