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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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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build Streaming Data Pipelines on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Services, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CPRA Compliance: A Practical Implementation Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Encryption, Data Management, Personal Attributes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Management, Virtual Networking, IT Automation, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Application Deployment, Application Security, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Capacity Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Testing, General Networking, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level Agreement, Data Storage, Generative AI, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Virtual Machines, Containerization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Managing Azure Infrastructure: Storage, Monitoring & Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Data Security, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Packt

    CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Networking Hardware, System Support, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Self Service Technologies, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Build Streaming Data Pipelines on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • CPRA Compliance: A Practical Implementation Guide: Packt
  • CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003): Packt
  • Ethical Hacking: SAE Institute México
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español: Google Cloud
  • Managing Azure Infrastructure: Storage, Monitoring & Backup: Microsoft
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest

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