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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Cyber Attack Countermeasures

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, World History, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Security Governance & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in the Western World

      Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cybersecurity for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Information Assurance, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Computer Security Incident Management, Technical Communication

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Data Security

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Applied Machine Learning, Network Security, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Feature Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
    • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
    • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
    • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
    • Privacy in the Western World: EIT Digital
    • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University

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    Yes, many free courses are taught by instructors from top institutions like Stanford, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and companies like IBM. These courses offer an accessible way to learn from leading educators and professionals around the world.‎

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