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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

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Warehouse Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Star Schema, PostgreSQL, Snowflake Schema, Data Mart, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Responsible AI, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Network Model, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, IT Automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Network Protocols, Network Routing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera
  • Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Data Warehouse Fundamentals: IBM
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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