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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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    Packt

    CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, System Configuration, Scalability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Application Security, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Choosing your AWS identity service

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cloud Services, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Applications and Media Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Systems Integration, Scalability, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Cloud Collaboration Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, User Provisioning, Collaborative Software, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Teams, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Management, Registration, Inbound Calls, Network Troubleshooting, Azure Active Directory, Systems Integration, Outbound Calls, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Container Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Virtualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS - From Basics to Business Innovation-LATAM

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Operational Efficiency, Technology Solutions, Operational Excellence, Business Solutions, Systems Integration, Amazon Web Services, Data Integration, Business Technologies, Customer Service, Cloud Solutions, Business Valuation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Trading Bot on DYDX with AWS & Python

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Technical Analysis, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Ubuntu, Application Deployment

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Choosing your AWS identity service: Amazon Web Services
  • On-Premises Applications and Media Resources: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cisco Cloud Collaboration Solution: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Container Basics: Amazon Web Services
  • ITIL V4 Introduction to Service Management Concept: EDUCBA
  • Salesforce on AWS - From Basics to Business Innovation-LATAM: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Trading Bot on DYDX with AWS & Python: Packt
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google

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