This NERO training course provides a comprehensive introduction to Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS), covering common network attacks, intrusion detection techniques, deployment strategies, and the selection and configuration of NIDS technologies. It also explores advanced concepts, including machine learning and AI-based intrusion detection, supported by practical examples. The course helps learners develop the knowledge and skills needed to deploy and use NIDS solutions for effective network monitoring and threat detection.
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- Application Security
Root Me – Cybersecurity Challenges and Capture the Flag (CTF) Training
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Root Me is an interactive cybersecurity training platform offering hands-on hacking challenges and Capture the Flag (CTF) exercises. Participants can develop and test their skills in web application security, network exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, digital forensics, scripting and vulnerability assessment. Through realistic scenarios and community-supported learning, the platform helps cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals strengthen their practical penetration testing and problem-solving skills.
- AI Security
EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
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- Author: European Commission
The EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence sets out the European Commission’s approach to strengthening cyber resilience in the age of advanced AI. It addresses the secure use of AI for cybersecurity, preparedness against AI-powered cyber threats, vulnerability management and accelerated patching, secure testing of AI in cyber ranges, and the development of European AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities. The Action Plan also promotes cybersecurity skills for the use of AI and supports critical sectors and SMEs in securely adopting AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions. Pasted text
- Endpoint Security
Implementing Password Complexity Policies in Linux
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- Author: CYRUS project
This practical CYRUS course teaches system administrators and IT professionals how to configure and enforce strong password policies on CentOS 7 using the Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) framework. Learners explore how to define password complexity requirements with pam_pwquality.so, prevent password reuse with pam_pwhistory.so, apply policies to regular and privileged users, verify password strength, and troubleshoot common configuration issues.
- Network Security
Digital Identity Standards: An Overview of Standards and Technologies
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
This report provides an overview of key standards and standardisation organisations in the field of digital identity. It examines standards supporting different forms of digital identity, including electronic identification, trust services and the EU Digital Identity Wallet. The resource helps both newcomers and experienced professionals understand the standards and technologies used to establish, authenticate and manage trusted digital identities.
- Cloud Security
Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate
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- Author: Google Cloud
A beginner-level professional certificate providing practical training in securing Google Cloud environments. The five-course programme covers cybersecurity and cloud security fundamentals, cloud risk management and compliance frameworks, identity and access management, threat identification and protection, security monitoring, incident response and recovery. Interactive labs and a capstone activity allow learners to apply their knowledge to realistic cloud security scenarios and prepare for entry-level Cloud Security Analyst roles.
- DevSecOps / DevPrivSecOps
ENISA Secure by Design and Default Playbook for SMEs
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
The ENISA Secure by Design and Default Playbook provides practical guidance for SMEs on integrating cybersecurity into the entire product development lifecycle. It presents clear principles, actionable recommendations, and repeatable practices for implementing secure-by-design and secure-by-default approaches throughout engineering, development, testing, release, and maintenance processes. The playbook helps organisations strengthen product security, reduce vulnerabilities, and support compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
- Application Security
Secure-by-Design System Development with UML
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- Author: MERIT Project Consortium
This self-paced MOOC introduces system security from a design-oriented perspective, helping learners integrate security requirements during the early stages of system development. The course covers secure system architecture, security-focused requirements engineering, UML-based modelling, vulnerability identification, and secure-by-design methodologies. Through video lectures, practical modelling exercises, and assignments, participants learn how to build more robust and resilient systems before implementation begins.
- Network Security
Foundations of Zero Trust Cybersecurity
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
The Zero Trust Cybersecurity Foundation course introduces the principles of Zero Trust (ZT) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), providing learners with the knowledge required to design and implement modern security architectures based on the “never trust, always verify” approach. Following the guidance of NIST SP 800-207, the course covers Zero Trust concepts, implementation strategies, architecture options, planning considerations, and practical use cases to help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.
- AI Security
EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
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- Author: European Commission
The EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence outlines the European Commission’s strategy for promoting the safe and responsible use of AI while strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity and resilience. The Action Plan focuses on secure AI deployment, AI-assisted cyber defence, resilience of critical infrastructure, implementation of the AI Act, NIS2 Directive, and Cyber Resilience Act, and the development of European AI capabilities for cybersecurity through research, innovation, and secure testing environments.