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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    835 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-On Web App Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Agents for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Core Apple Device Admin: iOS, macOS, & MDM Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Computer Security, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    TLS & HTTPS Explained – Visualizations & Localhost Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Development

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    484 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare 5.0, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Cloud Deployment, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Real Time Data, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
  • AI Agents for Cybersecurity : Starweaver
  • Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Johns Hopkins University
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Core Apple Device Admin: iOS, macOS, & MDM Essentials: Packt
  • TLS & HTTPS Explained – Visualizations & Localhost Setup: Packt
  • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft

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