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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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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Performance Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development

    4.7
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 103

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Frontend Performance, Geospatial Mapping, Wireframing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), UI Components, Prototyping, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts

    4.8
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    661 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    515 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, z/OS, Unix, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Management, Mainframe Computing, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Information Systems Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Threat Detection, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Management and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Data Management, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Application Deployment, Data Security, Application Security, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend: EDUCBA
  • Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 103: Splunk Inc.
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services: IBM
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest

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