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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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    Microsoft

    Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Central Banks and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Hyper-V, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Data Centers, Data Storage, Cloud Computing, Servers, Virtual Reality, iSCSI Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Computer Hardware

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · 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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Validation, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Modeling, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Key Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Beatles

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Central Banks and Monetary Policy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operating System Virtualization - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 103: Splunk Inc.
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
  • Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud

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