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    Find the Best Ethical Hacking Course for Your Goals

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Encryption, Cloud Security, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EC-Council

      Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      744 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Installation, Network Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Technical Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Small Business Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 1: Pearson
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3: Pearson
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp

    Why Learn Ethical Hacking?

    Ethical hacking involves simulating cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. It's a critical part of cybersecurity, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive data. Learning ethical hacking can equip you with hands-on skills in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis—supporting careers in IT security and ethical tech practices.

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