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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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Chat

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Business Communication, Communication, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management, File Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Serverless Architectures on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Amazon S3, Automation, Amazon DynamoDB, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Inspector - Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Data Infrastructure, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Systems Design, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Security Controls, Big Data, Machine Learning, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Complex Problem Solving, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Google Chat: Google Cloud
  • Serverless Architectures on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon Inspector - Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Data Science Foundations: IBM
  • Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Pearson
  • Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks: Packt

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