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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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    Packt

    Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, System Support, Desktop Support, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Network Security, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Interoperability, File I/O, Data Validation

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Network Support, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Scenario Testing, DevOps, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 102

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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

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    Google Cloud

    Google Meet

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, Discussion Facilitation, Scheduling, Live Streaming, Data Sharing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Applied Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling: Infosec
  • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • Splunk Search Expert 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Google Meet: Google Cloud

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