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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Survey Creation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Strategic Marketing, Market Data, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Management, Data Collection, Market Intelligence, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analysis, Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Segurança no GKE com Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Network Infrastructure, Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Marketing in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Online Advertising, LLM Application, Advertising, Branding, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of North Texas

    College English Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Vocabulary, English Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Apache Cassandra

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Data Security, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Docker (Software), Shell Script, Ansible, Kubernetes, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Systems Administration, Software Configuration Management, System Configuration, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Management, Governance, Incident Response, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Policy Development, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Analysis, Data Collection, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing SMB Workloads and Optimizing Storage Usage with NetApp Cloud Manager & Cloud Volumes ONTAP

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Sharing, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
  • Segurança no GKE com Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Marketing in the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • College English Prep: University of North Texas
  • Getting Started with Apache Cassandra: Whizlabs
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8: Pearson
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning & AI: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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