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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Global Positioning Systems, Computer Graphic Techniques, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Instructional Design, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Create IoT Solutions in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Internet Of Things, Cloud Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Microsoft Visual Studio, Dataflow, Network Routing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Change Management for Google Workspace

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Training Programs, Employee Training, Google Workspace, Workflow Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Training and Development, Communication Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Management, End User Training and Support, Needs Assessment, Customer Communications Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Drive Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, YAML, Cloud Platforms, Data Storage, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Patch Management, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Analitik Data Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Ethics, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Query Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture, Data Storage, Data Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software Versioning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.4 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create IoT Solutions in Microsoft Azure: Coursera
  • Change Management for Google Workspace: Google Cloud
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks: LearnQuest
  • Analitik Data Google: Google
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson

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