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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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    Meta

    WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Monitoring, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Data Management Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Personally Identifiable Information, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Storage Scale Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Encryption, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Android (Operating System), Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Disaster Recovery

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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

  • WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers: Meta
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • Data Management Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • IBM Storage Scale Administration: IBM
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6: Pearson
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 5: Pearson

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