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    Study cryptography principles for securing digital information. Learn about encryption, decryption, and cryptographic protocols.

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    Explore the Cryptography Course Catalog

    • I

      ISC2

      ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, OSI Models, Encryption, Authentications, Mobile Security, Operational Risk, Security Awareness, Authorization (Computing)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Blockchain Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cryptography, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Encryption and Decryption using C++

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++

      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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      É

      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Quantitative Research, Cryptography, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciberseguridad

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Data Security for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Health Policy, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Software Security for Web Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Server Side, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Decryption with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      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
      ·
      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
    • Blockchain Platforms: University at Buffalo
    • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera Project Network
    • Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons: École Polytechnique
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
    • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
    • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Software Security for Web Applications: Codio

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