Duration and Fees for Our Online Cyber Security Training

Cyber Security training programs usually last from a few weeks to several months, with fees varying depending on the program and institution

Program NameDurationFees
Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security

Cohort Starts: 16 Oct, 2024

6 months$ 3,000
Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity

Cohort Starts: 17 Oct, 2024

7 months$ 2,499
Caltech Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Cohort Starts: 13 Jan, 2025

6 Months$ 8,000
Cyber Security Expert Masters Program4 months$ 2,499
CompTIA Security+ 701

Classes starting from: 18 Oct, 2024

2 months$ 1,200
C|EH v13- Certified Ethical Hacker

Classes starting from: 20 Oct, 2024

2 months$ 1,950
CISSP®- Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Classes starting from: 9 Nov, 2024

2 months$ 2,200
CCSP-Certified Cloud Security Professional

Classes starting from: 9 Nov, 2024

3 months$ 2,200
CISM®

Classes starting from: 9 Nov, 2024

1 month$ 1,950
CISA®- Certified Information Systems Auditor

Classes starting from: 14 Dec, 2024

1 month$ 1,950

Career Growth Stories

  • I had a fantastic learning experience with Simplilearn, and the course helped boost my career. I was promoted from Cybersecurity Analyst Level -1 to Cybersecurity Analyst Level -2 with a 40% salary hike. 

    - Aakash Raymond
    CS Analyst L1Wipro
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Cyber Security Courses Online Advisors

  • Dr. V. Sridhar

    Dr. V. Sridhar

    Faculty In-Charge, Continuing Professional Education, IIIT Bangalore

    Dr. V. Sridhar has taught at many institutions across the world. He has received funding from different national and international sources for his research projects, recent ones being from Facebook. He has also been a member of Government of India committees on Telecom and IT.

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  • Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor & Dean (Academics), IIIT Bangalore

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan has an extensive application software development experience spanning over 10 years in large multinational organizations. His current focus is in the area of information convergence, software engineering, application architectures, enterprise architecture.

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  • Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Assistant Professor

    Professor Srinivas Vivek currently holds the Infosys Foundation Career Development Chair Professorship and is also a DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow. His main research interest is in the interplay between the theory and the implementation aspects of cryptographic systems.

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Cyber Security Training Learner's Reviews

  • Rohit Dohare

    Rohit Dohare

    IT Security and Compliance @ Anglepoint Inc.

    I would like to thank Simplilearn for providing a knowledgeable trainer. It was a great experience with Simplilearn United States team.

  • Ebenezer Fowobaje

    Ebenezer Fowobaje

    Product Owner at High Products Consulting

    The training is very efficient and accurate...A simple and direct teaching technique was helpful. I learnt the course virtually from the United States.

  • Peter Bartow

    Peter Bartow

    Sr Project Manager IT PMO

    Learning from the united States, I enjoyed taking the class with so many people from all over the world. The course was elaborate and easy to comprehend.

  • Martin Beard

    Martin Beard

    LPL Financial Advisor

    My learning experience with Simplilearn was enriching and valuable, and it will undoubtedly help me transition into my new field of Cybersecurity. I appreciated both the live virtual classes and the recorded sessions. Being in the United States, this flexible format was perfect for my learning needs.

  • Phillip A. Jenkins

    Phillip A. Jenkins

    Security Analyst Architect

    The Simplilearn platform, learning, management system, and digital campus were simple to navigate and the program provided resources and study materials to successfully pass my exam. I now believe in lifelong learning and upskilling.

  • Peter Bartow

    Peter Bartow

    Sr Project Manager IT PMO

    I enjoyed taking the class with so many people from all over the world. The course was elaborate and easy to comprehend.

  • Erik Smidt

    Erik Smidt

    Sr. Security Manager

    The course was well-balanced and covered each domain clearly and in good detail. The instructor was very knowledgeable and led a very effective course. I found a quality training platform in the united states.

  • Carlos Arteaga

    Carlos Arteaga

    After completing the course, I could crack my dream internship as a Junior Cyber Security Analyst Intern at Chase, with a 25% increment in my income now.

  • Myles Howard II

    Myles Howard II

    The instructor chains together the learning topics very well. One subject leads to the next, and they are woven together comprehensively.

  • Maurice Echu

    Maurice Echu

    Information Services Manager

    Simplilearn's certificate gave my career a significant boost. I could put the knowledge I gained through the program into practice in different projects. My overall income increased by 166%, and I got promoted to the position of Information Service Manager at Mercy Ships.

  • Walter Anderson

    Walter Anderson

    Our instructor provided excellent online classroom training using practical exercises and EC-Council content, as well as sharing his priceless personal knowledge and wisdom.

  • Thomas Michael

    Thomas Michael

    Senior Information Security Analyst

    I had a great experience doing the online CISA Course from Simplilearn. This course was a proper combination of video recording and human interaction. The instructor has a sound knowledge of the subject and the examples provided were very apt. It helped me to take the exam confidently and pass with flying colors. Thanks Simplilearn.

  • Thomas Kurian

    Thomas Kurian

    Information Security Engineer at Kuwaiti Canadian Consulting Group

    The training is online and interactive. The recordings are also shared for our reference.

  • Shajji Mohiuddin

    Shajji Mohiuddin

    Technical Sales Manager

    My experience with Simplilearn’s PGP in Cyber Security in collaboration with MIT was incredible. The concepts were explained very clearly. The blended learning approach allows us to learn in live classes and at our own pace. It is favorable for working professionals and offers a convenient way of growing their careers.

  • Hussein Ali Al -Assaad

    Hussein Ali Al -Assaad

    It was a great learning experience with Simplilearn. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable. The entire team is very helpful and flexible. I strongly recommend Simplilearn to my friends and family.

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Industry Projects

  • Project 1

    Threat Modeling

    BigMart plans to provide a secure, uninterrupted, enhanced user experience to its customers and has contracted you to perform a threat modeling exercise for its online strategy.

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  • Project 2

    Comprehensive Business Continuity

    As a cybersecurity expert for a bank you are required to complete tasks to implement a comprehensive business-continuity, backup, recovery, and archiving solution.

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  • Project 3

    Gain Access to a victims Machine

    The production environment was breached and PII/PCI data is now available on the dark net. Perform ethical hacking to figure it out how data kept on the network could be stolen.

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  • Project 4

    Asset and Inventory Management

    Debug a configuration issue for a fictional company in order to properly view logs within Splunk

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  • Project 5

    Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation

    Perform a vulnerability assessment on the website to find and exploit vulnerabilities to assess risk exposure with suggestive compensatory control for improved security posture.

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  • Project 6

    Offensive SecurityRed Team

    Conduct and complete a penetration test for an isolated network

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  • Project 7

    Disaster and Business Continuity

    As the senior security expert for Rockvale Hospital, you have been tasked to review the security posture of the organization and provide recommendations.

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FAQ - Cyber Security Courses Online

  • What is Cyber Security?

    Cybersecurity includes the technologies and processes used to protect digital devices and networks from digital attacks, hacking attempts, and unauthorized access.Cybersecurity and cyber security training Online have become even more relevant today due to the plethora of websites and content that is added to the internet daily. Moreover, cyber threats in the form of malicious hackers and malware are also becoming more advanced and immune to conventional security measures. Over the past decade, cyber security has become too vast for a single individual to handle an organization’s entire security apparatus. So, today, there are numerous specializations in cyber security, and cyber security certifications have also become more specialized according to the industry’s requirements; some of the popular specializations in cyber security are:

    • Network security
    • Cloud Security
    • Penetration testing
    • Security architecture, etc.

    Hence, organizations have increasing and immediate requirements for professionals who have specialized in the domain by completing cyber security courses.

  • Which are the best foundation and Advanced Level online cyber security courses with certificates for beginners?

    If you want to start learning cybersecurity, it is recommended that you start with this Cyber Security Certifications Online.

    Once you have covered the basic concepts of cybersecurity, you may want to explore these advanced Cyber Security Certifications:

  • How do online cyber security courses help you learn cybersecurity?

    Online cyber security training courses feature live virtual classes that give a rich learning experience as good as physical classroom training. Moreover, these cyber security courses online involve a cutting-edge curriculum designed by industry leaders and cover all the important concepts like ethical hacking, security and risk management, network security, security assessment and testing, identity and access management, etc. Upon completing a cyber security course, you will gain proven skills that can be demonstrated by potential employers.
     

  • What are the prerequisites for taking online cyber security certifications?

    Regarding educational qualifications, having at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related fields is recommended. Prior knowledge of operating systems like Linux, network security concepts, programming, JavaScript, and SQL is also necessary to start with a cyber security course.
    The essential skills that learners must possess for taking up cyber security courses are: 

    • A basic understanding of hacking.
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Basic programming skills
    • Fundamental knowledge of security across various platforms
    • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills
    • A desire to learn.


     

  • How to choose the right Cyber Security Training Online Course?

    • Understand your goals- Determine your specific interests within cyber security, whether it's penetration testing, network security, incident response, etc.
    • Look for a certification that’s in demand- Look for cyber security certifications online that are most in demand in the industry and align with your career goals. 
    • Look for specializations- Some certifications offer specializations. If you have a specific area of interest, consider certifications that cater to that specialization.
    • Check entry requirements- Some certifications have prerequisites, such as work experience or specific background. Make sure you meet these requirements before enrolling in a course.
    • Assess certification relevance- Ensure that the cyber security certification covers topics and skills relevant to your career goals and the current state of the cybersecurity industry.
    • Check credibility- Research the reputation and credibility of the certifying body.
    • Review exam structure- Understand the certification program's curriculum and exam structure to ensure they match your learning style without any hindrance.
    • Assess cost- Consider the certification cost, including exam fees.

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  • What are covered in Online cyber security courses?

    Cybersecurity courses help students learn the basics of cybersecurity and helps them step into the promising field as professionals. A holistic cyber security training online should offer step-by-step guidance to learners and move from fundamentals to intermediate and advanced concepts so that they clearly understand every cybersecurity concept. Apart from theoretical classes, a cyber security certification also contains case studies, hackathons, interactive quizzes, virtual labs, and industry-based projects to help learners become capable of landing a cyber security job. Simplilearn’s online cyber security courses with certificates also include interesting projects covering industry-relevant issues such as 

    • Disaster and business continuity
    • Offensive security
    • Vulnerability assessment and exploitation
    • Asset and inventory management
    • Gaining access to the victim’s machine
    • Comprehensive business continuity 
    • Threat modeling

    Our cyber security courses are aligned with the guidelines provided by EC council, Comptia, and CISSP and contain the latest industry practices to counter the most advanced and sophisticated security threats and address any vulnerability faced by an organization. 

  • Are cybersecurity certifications online worth it?

    Cyber security certifications have a significant value as they are standardized to validate a person's knowledge and skills in various cybersecurity domains. The top cybersecurity certifications can assist individuals remain up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in the field of cybersecurity. In addition, cyber security certifications can enhance employment opportunities and salary packages.

    Pursuing a cyber security certification course offers several benefits. It helps you gain specialized knowledge and skills in this rapidly growing field. Moreover, they enhance your credibility and employability, making you more competitive in the job market. They also demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning as cybersecurity threats continue to evolve.
     

  • What are the benefits of taking cybersecurity courses online?

    Taking cyber security training online courses offers several benefits, including:

    • Enhanced understanding of cyber systems and protective measures: Gain in-depth knowledge of protecting digital assets and networks.
    • Up-to-date skills: Stay current with the latest cyber threats and defense techniques. 
    • Problem-solving skills: Improve your ability to identify and resolve security issues.
    • Career opportunities: Enter a high-demand field with various job prospects.
    • Increased earning potential: Benefit from higher salary potential in cybersecurity roles.
    • Data protection: Learn to safeguard personal and organizational data against cyber attacks.
    • Compliance knowledge: Understand regulatory requirements and best practices for data security.

  • What steps should I take to crack a cyber security certification?

    Preparing for a cyber security certification exam requires a combination of studying, hands-on practice, and familiarity with the exam objectives. Some of the steps you can take include,

    • Start by reviewing the certification exam guide and understanding the knowledge domains and skills assessed. 
    • Consider enrolling in a reputable  cybersecurity training program or self-study resources that align with the certification requirements. 
    • Practice with sample questions and engage in practical exercises to reinforce your understanding of the concepts. 
    • Consider joining study groups or forums to interact with fellow certification candidates and gain valuable insights.
       

  • What are some cybersecurity job titles that cybersecurity enthusiasts should be familiar with?

    As the cybersecurity field is thriving at a quick pace, there are numerous jobs available in this field. All these jobs require different cyber security skills, educational backgrounds, and prior experience.

    Some of the job titles that yous should be familiar with are:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst
    • Cybersecurity Engineer 
    • Network Security Engineer
    • Cyber Incident Response Analyst 
    • Data Recovery Professionals
    • Security Awareness Training Specialist 
    • Information Systems Security Professional 
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner
    • Malware Analyst
    • Information Security Analyst 
    • Information Security Systems Administrator
    • Ethical Hacker
    • Cryptographer
    • Security Architect
    • Chief Information Security Officer 
    • Computer Systems Security Administrator
    • Information Systems Operations Manager 
    • Computer Crime Investigation Expert
       

  • What are the highest-paying cyber security certifications?

    Some of the highest-paying cyber security certifications include: 

  • Top Cyber Security Certifications Online that Simplilearn Offers

    Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security

    Overview

    This Postgraduate Program in Cyber Security, featuring cyber security technology, application, and policy from MIT SCC, teaches you to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity. Learn risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and compliance protocols to gain foundational data security and infrastructure protection expertise. You can fast-track your career with this comprehensive course module and certification-aligned courses from CEH, CompTIA, and CISSP.

    Potential job roles and salary after obtaining this course

    JOB ROLE

    AVG. SALARY (INDIA)

    Chief Information Officer (CIO)

    63.3 LPA (Source)

    Information Security Engineer

    9.7 LPA (Source)

    Network Security Engineer

    7.2LPA (Source)

    Senior IT Auditor

    20.9 LPA (Source)

    Information Security Analyst

    7 LPA (Source)

    Security Consultant

    13.4 LPA (Source)

    Information Security Manager

    19.8 LPA (Source)

    JOB ROLE

    SALARY (USA)

    Chief Information Officer (CIO)

    $330,874 (Source)

    Information Security Engineer

    $82,268 (Source)

    Network Security Engineer

    $117,054 (Source)

    Senior IT Auditor

    $99,447 (Source)

    Information Security Analyst

    $89,924 (Source)

    Security Consultant

    $92,416 (Source)

    Information Security Manager

    $150,785 (Source)

    Cyber Security Expert

    Overview

    This Cyber Security Expert Master’s Program covers various cybersecurity skills and prepares you for certifications like CEH, CompTIA Security+, and CISSP. The program offers foundational and advanced training, including certifications such as CISM and CCSP. This course covers everything from basic technology training to intermediate hacking techniques like reverse engineering and network penetration testing.

    Potential job roles and salary after obtaining this course

    JOB ROLE

    AVG. SALARY (INDIA)

    Ethical Hacker

    8.5 LPA (Source)

    Security Analyst

    6 LPA (Source)

    Incident Responder

    5.6 LPA (Source)

    Security Architect

    26.2 LPA (Source)

    Compliance Officer

    7.4 LPA (Source)

    Cryptographer

    6 LPA (Source)

    JOB ROLE

    AVG. SALARY (USA)

    Ethical Hacker/ Penetration Tester

    $2,17,99/year (Source)

    Security Analyst

    $1,26,428/year (Source)

    Incident Responder

    $129,832/year (Source)

    Security Architect

    $154,978/year (Source)

    Compliance Officer

    $74,628/year (Source)

    Cryptographer

    $134464/year (Source)

    CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

    Overview

    Learn industry-demand skills like network packet analysis and system penetration testing techniques to strengthen your network security and thwart hackers. This online ethical hacking certification course is taught by industry experts who will mentor you throughout the educational process. The CEH Certification course includes an exam voucher and eCourseware from EC-Council.

    Potential job roles and salary after obtaining this course

    JOB ROLE

    AVG. SALARY (INDIA)

    SOC Analyst

    5.2 LPA (Source)

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    6.4 LPA (Source)

    JOB ROLE

    AVG. SALARY (USA)

    Vulnerability Assessor 

    $112998/year (Source)

    Forensic Analyst 

    $89290/year (Source)

    SOC Analyst 

    $92344/year (Source

    Cybersecurity Analyst 

    $110,059/year (Source)

    CompTIA Security+

    Overview

    CompTIA Security validates foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. This certification covers risk management and network security fundamentals and opens doors to positions in cloud security, network security, pen testing, and other related fields. This course offers hands-on instruction in system, application, and device security and comes with a CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 Exam Voucher. Learn how to deploy mitigation approaches, engage in active threat analysis, set systems to secure apps, networks, and devices, and participate in risk management.

    Potential job roles and salary after obtaining this course

    JOB ROLE 

    AVG SALARY (INDIA)

    Information Security Engineer

    9.7 LPA (Source)

    Network Security Engineer

    7.2LPA (Source)

    Senior IT Auditor

    20.9 LPA (Source)

    Information Security Analyst

    7 LPA (Source)

    Security Consultant

    13.4 LPA (Source)

    Information Security Manager

    19.8 LPA (Source)


     

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