Whether you are in the cyber field or not, skills in security have a range of benefits that can empower virtually every career. The cybersecurity space is endlessly evolving as new technologies, protocols and systems demand heightened security measures. Unfortunately, malicious people can circumvent cybersecurity tech almost as quickly as it is invented, so it takes time and commitment to stay on top of skills in this space. Upskilling in cybersecurity shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, nor should it be inconvenient to your day-to-day life. With that in mind, SiliconRepublic.com has created a list of some of the most interesting cybersecurity courses designed to suit almost every lifestyle and budget, whether you are a novice, a student or a veteran professional. Cisco Networking Academy Cisco Networking Academy is running an Introduction to Cybersecurity course. The free, six-hour, self-paced course covers the basics and aims to give students and professionals the skills needed to protect their personal digital life and gain insights into the biggest security challenges facing companies, governments and educational institutions. There is also a paid option that is instructor-led and may be better suited to a student or professional looking for additional structure. There is also a three-hour Cybersecurity Landscape course that will give learners a greater understanding of cybersecurity core concepts, risk management and what it takes to develop a career as a SOC analyst. The academy noted that this is the first course in its Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Career path. Coursera Education platform Coursera has dozens of free, inexpensive and slightly more pricey courses open to professionals and students looking to advance their cybersecurity knowledge. For example, there is a CompTIA Security course for people at an intermediate level. At 10 hours a week, the flexible course roughly takes two weeks to complete, enrollment