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      University of California, Irvine

      The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Encryption and Decryption using C++

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      661 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
    • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
    • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
    • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University

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