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Cryptography Courses

Cryptography courses can help you learn encryption techniques, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and secure communication protocols. You can build skills in threat modeling, cryptanalysis, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data. Many courses introduce tools like OpenSSL, GnuPG, and various programming libraries that facilitate secure coding practices and help you apply cryptographic principles in real-world applications.


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Popular Cryptography Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

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    Duke University

    Gold and Bitcoin

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Equities, Securities (Finance), Transaction Processing, Financial Regulation, Cyber Risk, Production Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Identity and Access Management, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Financial Services, Network Protocols, System Programming

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Complex Problem Solving, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Cyber Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Interoperability, Case Studies, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Para a Empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Cryptography, Technical Standard, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Gold and Bitcoin : Duke University
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone: The State University of New York
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets : Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • How to Get Into Blockchain: University of Leeds
  • Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL

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