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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
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Storage Technologies, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Arithmetic

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Advanced · 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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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    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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    114 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Software Systems, Authentications, 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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    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, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 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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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt

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