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Information Security Courses

Information security courses can help you learn risk assessment, network security protocols, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and compliance with security regulations. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are applied to protect data and maintain system integrity.


Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Event Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Cyber Effects Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Coordination, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stay GDPR Compliant

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Email Marketing, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Customer Data Management, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Information Technology

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Salesforce Administration Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Workflow Management, Data Validation, Object-Relational Mapping, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    The fundamentals of hotel distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Direct Marketing, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Lakes, SQL, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Data Security, NoSQL, Data Transformation, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Arch Linux - Build from the Ground Up

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Linux Administration, Cloud Deployment, Ansible, Docker (Software), Operating System Administration, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux, Cloud Platforms, Software Installation, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Security Controls, Systems Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply JBoss EAP for Enterprise Java Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Servers, Enterprise Application Management, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Server Administration, Java, Data Access, Security Management, Middleware, Database Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
  • Strategic Cyber Effects Management: Starweaver
  • Stay GDPR Compliant: Coursera
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Apply Salesforce Administration Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • The fundamentals of hotel distribution: ESSEC Business School
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera

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