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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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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Testing, General Networking, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    4.8
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    555 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Planning, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, White-Box Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals & Network Access

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to AWS Cloud Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Services, Systems Administration, Solution Architecture, Security Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Databases, Database Systems, Data Storage, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, NoSQL, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    479 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.4
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Robotics, Business Logic, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Ethical Hacking: SAE Institute México
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Networking Fundamentals & Network Access: Packt
  • Introduction to AWS Cloud Careers: Amazon Web Services
  • Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM

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