Computer Security Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

594 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive IT security training covering network systems, cryptography, web app security, penetration testing, and firewall/IDS configuration. Develop practical skills for various cybersecurity roles.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Intro to Cybersecurity & Networks

Master essential cybersecurity fundamentals, network protocols, and system administration while building practical skills in Linux, Python, and secure communication systems.

• Noble Desktop
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• $1,295.00

USENIX

Ethnography of Computer Security Evasions in Healthcare Settings - Circumvention as the Norm

Explores healthcare professionals' workarounds to computer security, examining motivations and behaviors that weaken security policies. Discusses ethnographic methods to understand and address these circumventions.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

IEEE

Skilled or Gullible? Gender Stereotypes Related to Computer Security and Privacy

Explore gender stereotypes in computer security and privacy, examining perceptions of skill and gullibility across different demographics and their implications for the field.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Computer Security and Privacy in the Interactions Between Victim Service Providers and Human Trafficking Survivors

Exploring technology's role in victim service provider-survivor interactions, balancing trust-building and risk mitigation for human trafficking survivors' recovery and empowerment.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

Computer Security - Textbook View

Explore computer security challenges, from software design to system management, with insights on trust issues, complexity, and evolving threats in the digital landscape.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SyScan360

Scientific Best Practices for Recurrent Problems in Computer Security R&D

Explore scientific best practices for addressing recurring issues in computer security R&D, covering sidechannels, detection, cyber mission planning, and more.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX Enigma Conference

A Million Hit Points and Infinite Charisma - How Games Can Fix Computer Security Education

Exploring how cybersecurity games can address the skills gap by making security education more engaging, creative, and socially relevant. Discusses the potential and limitations of game-based learning in computer security.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX

The Effect of Entertainment Media on Mental Models of Computer Security

Explores how entertainment media shapes people's understanding of computer security, identifying misconceptions from fictional tropes and examining how viewers evaluate realism in portrayals.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Bill Buchanan OBE

Codes and Secrets: Fundamentals of Computer Security - A Public Engagement Lecture

Engaging exploration of computer security principles through interactive challenges, revealing vulnerabilities in various encryption methods and discussing future Internet security trends.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Codes and Secrets: Understanding Computer Security - A Public Engagement Lecture

Engaging exploration of computer security principles through interactive challenges, covering encryption methods, coding systems, and future Internet security trends.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Applied Cryptography and Computer Security with Paul Van Oorschot

Discover insights from renowned cryptographer Paul Van Oorschot, co-author of Handbook of Applied Cryptography, on authentication, computer security, and applied cryptographic innovations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Holloway, University of London;  University of London

Introduction to Computer Security

44 ratings at Coursera

Explore computer systems, security fundamentals, and networking essentials through hands-on labs and practical examples. Gain insights into authentication, authorization, and operating system controls.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Computer Science 202: Network and System Security

Comprehensive exploration of network and system security, covering encryption, firewalls, wireless security, web application protection, authentication, and auditing for robust cybersecurity implementation.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Computer Science 203: Defensive Security

Comprehensive defensive security program covering malware, network threats, risk assessment, access control, encryption, and disaster recovery for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.

• Study.com
• 15 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course