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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Network Administration, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Deep Dive into Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Security Strategy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, 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, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      585 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Version Control, Network Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Case Study - Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Integrity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Algorithms, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Exploit development, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Software Design, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Windows Servers, Web Servers, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Server Administration, Data Encryption Standard

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Cryptography and Hashing Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Authentications

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Deep Dive into Cryptography: Board Infinity
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
    • Python Case Study - Cryptography: EDUCBA
    • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
    • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine

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