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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

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Human Factors (Security), Web Development, Web Servers

    4.6
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Fundamentals of Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Databases, Operating Systems, Linux, SQL, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, User Interface (UI)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Document Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, Apache Spark, SQL, Distributed Computing, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Databases, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Javascript, Encryption, Algorithms, AI Personalization, Software Development, Data Processing, Problem Solving, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Data Ethics, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Vulnerability Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Computer Literacy, Data Entry

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Processing, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    924 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance: Edureka
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • NIST 800-171: Infosec
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Edureka

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