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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Database Software, Database Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Processing, Databases, Data Presentation, Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Sharing, Code Reusability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Cloud Spanner

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Database Administration, NoSQL, Cloud Management, Database Development, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Development, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, Dataflow, Terraform, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (823) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing

    ★ 2.4 (7) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Safety Standards, Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine, Spatial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Resilience: Building Strong Cybersecurity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Resilience, Risk Management, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    RHEL 10

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Linux, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Information Technology Operations, Servers, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Network Performance Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix

    ★ 5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Shell Programming Essentials

    ★ 5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    AI for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Integrations, Writing, AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Media Production

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Lex Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, AI literacy

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hosting a Web App on Google Cloud Using Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • SQL Querying: Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • Understanding Cloud Spanner: Google Cloud
  • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Pivot Tables in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Cyber Resilience: Building Strong Cybersecurity Systems: Packt
  • RHEL 10: Coursera
  • File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix: EDUCBA
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • AI for Productivity: Duke University

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