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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Diversity Training, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    FortiGate: Protecting Google Compute resources

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure Architecture

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, Scientific Visualization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    ★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Public Affairs, Economics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    ★ 4.6 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Data Security, Accountability

    ★ 4.9 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Support, Technical Support, Health Informatics, Information Technology Operations, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking

    ★ 4.8 (207) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Blockchain, Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, E-Commerce, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Civil Law, Cyber Governance, Contract Review, Internet Of Things, Payment Processing, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, FinTech, Commercial Laws, Robotics, Tax

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

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Seguridad en la red

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Endpoint Security

    ★ 4.8 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research

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

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  • P

    Packt

    AWS Technical Essentials – Ultimate Training

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Load Balancing, Database Management, Cloud Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Equipment Design, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Plant Operations and Management, Thermal Management, Materials science, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Process Control, Facility Management, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Environmental Engineering, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Natural Resource Management

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • FortiGate: Protecting Google Compute resources: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Seguridad en la red: Universidad de los Andes
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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