Networks and cybersecurity
Last checked 30 September 2026
Protecting systems and data as attack surfaces multiply.
Why it's rising
AI accelerates both attack and defence. Demand is structural, not cyclical.
Does ApplyAI measure this?
ApplyAI does not measure this skill. The courses below are a good place to start.
Courses that build this skill
Free AI courses, rated and compared
- Intro to cyber security (OpenLearn)The Open University4.7
- Digital Privacy (TAFE NSW)TAFE NSW4.3
- Microsoft AI Security FundamentalsMicrosoft4.3
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Questions
Protecting systems and data as attack surfaces multiply.
Networks and cybersecurity is number 15 on the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2025 core skills list. AI accelerates both attack and defence. Demand is structural, not cyclical.
Start with Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online from The Open University (free, about 24 hours, rated 4.7 out of 5). It is the top free course ApplyAI links to networks and cybersecurity.
No. ApplyAI does not measure networks and cybersecurity.