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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Scenario Testing, Technical Communication

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

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

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      Infosec

      Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Introduction to IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Wireless Networks

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Soutien des TI de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, Network Architecture, Package and Software Management, Application Security, TCP/IP, Active Directory, File Systems, Disaster Recovery, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Security Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cybercrime

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Fundamentals of Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Customer Insights, Cloud Computing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, System Programming, Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, General Networking, Vulnerability Assessments, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Operating System Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

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

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

    • Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response: LearnQuest
    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
    • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
    • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Fundamentals of Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
    • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec

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