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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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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS CloudTrail Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Event Monitoring, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    737 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Thermal Management, Calculus, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Meet - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Taking Meeting Minutes, Calendar Management, Live Streaming, Data Sharing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Automating Response to Phishing with Cortex XSOAR

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Email Security, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, IT Automation, Google Cloud Platform

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS CloudTrail Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services: IBM
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Text Mining and Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Google Meet - Español: Google Cloud
  • Automating Response to Phishing with Cortex XSOAR: Google Cloud
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How Computers Work: University of London

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