8 Best Cyber Defense Courses on edX
We compared 8 Cyber Defense courses currently listed on edX, priced from $45.00 to $216.00. 6 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Maryville University and Tel Aviv University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 8
- Price range
- $45.00 – $216.00
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 8 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "cyber defense" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $45.00 to $216.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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edX CertificateCyber Defense Architecture
Offered by IBM
Get job-ready skills in cyber defense architecture and hands-on experience using tools and practices employers are looking for.
$149.00listed price -
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Incident Response
Offered by Maryville University
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Incident Response is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity practices specifically focused on incident response. This course covers t...
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Unlocking Information Security II: An Internet Perspective
Offered by Tel Aviv University
Continue learning how systems are hacked and defended.
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Modern Security Operations
Offered by Google Cloud
Learn to modernize security operations with Google’s Autonomic Security Operations (ASO) framework and Continuous Detection, Continuous Response (CD/CR) methodology. Gain insights into detection, response strategies, and...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditNetwork Defense Essentials (NDE)
Offered by EC-Council
Network Defense Essentials (NDE) is a first-of-its-kind MOOC certification that provides foundational knowledge and skills in network security with add-on labs for hands-on experience.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditBeginners Guide to Cybersecurity
Offered by IBM
Build an essential understanding of cybersecurity and how to address common security threats and reduce risks.
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SC-200 Security Operations Analyst
Offered by Microsoft
The SC-200 Security Operations Analyst course is designed to equip you with essential skills in security operations and incident response. Participants will learn how to analyze security data, manage incidents, and imple...
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SC-200: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender
Offered by Microsoft
The "SC-200: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender" course focuses on learning how to defend against security threats using Microsoft Defender. It covers threat mitigation strategies and techniques
$105.00listed price
Best Cyber Defense Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Cyber Defense Architecture | edX | IBM | $149.00 | View → |
| 2 | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Incident Response | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 3 | Unlocking Information Security II: An Internet Perspective | edX | Tel Aviv University | $149.00 | View → |
| 4 | Modern Security Operations | edX | Google Cloud | $45.00 | View → |
| 5 | Network Defense Essentials (NDE) | edX | EC-Council | $129.00 | View → |
| 6 | Beginners Guide to Cybersecurity | edX | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | SC-200 Security Operations Analyst | edX | Microsoft | $216.00 | View → |
| 8 | SC-200: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender | edX | Microsoft | $105.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.