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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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    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
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Networking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Development, Data Sharing, Accountability

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

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

    4.7
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    547 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Analysis

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

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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

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    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
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Commands, File Systems

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Authentications, Virtualization, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API

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

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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

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    Google Cloud

    Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · 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
  • Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 1: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt

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