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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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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Metadata Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Intel® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Discussion Facilitation, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Machine Learning, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    780 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer Professional Certificate en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Terraform, Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Data Modeling, Version Control, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, GitHub, Python Programming, Scala Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Email Automation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Security, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Security Testing, Data Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Innovation, Continuous Delivery, Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Product Lifecycle Management, User Research, User Centered Design, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Intel® AI Fundamentals: Intel
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer Professional Certificate en Español: Google Cloud
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation: Packt
  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies: University of Colorado Boulder

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