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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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    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ArcGIS for Beginners: Mapping Urban Green Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Presentation, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.5
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    582 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    The Zero Trust Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Editing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Drive en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, File Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Cloud Storage, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Content Management, Organizational Skills, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Mastering Ansible Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Package and Software Management, YAML, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Unix, IT Automation, Automation, Web Applications, Unix Shell, File Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s: Amazon Web Services
  • ArcGIS for Beginners: Mapping Urban Green Spaces: Coursera
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules: Google Cloud
  • The Zero Trust Framework: Pearson
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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