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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability

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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics

    4.9
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Scripting, File I/O

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Access, Business Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Self Service Technologies, Version Control

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, System Configuration, Automation, Application Design, Content Management, Scripting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Ansible, Firewall, Network Infrastructure

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on GCP en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Unstructured Data, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera
  • The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud: Google Cloud
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt
  • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud

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