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

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Encryption, Data Integrity

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

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      Packt

      System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Protocols

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Data Security, User Accounts, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Security Controls, Virtual Environment, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Web Applications, Technical Documentation, Linux

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Packt

      Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL

      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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      EC-Council

      Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Web Applications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Authentications

      Beginner · 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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 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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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
    • System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks: Packt
    • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt
    • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
    • Offensive Hacking Unfolded - Become a Pro Pentester: Packt
    • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
    • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
    • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council

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