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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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    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Investigation, Threat Detection, Digital Forensics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Presentations, Data Management, Financial Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Management, Data Storage, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture, Executive Presence, Professional Development, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Financial Forecasting, Systems Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Terraform, Incident Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Getting Started with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    511 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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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    482 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Incident Response and Recovery: ISC2
  • Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios: Universidad Austral
  • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
  • GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems: Coursera
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with Azure: LearnQuest
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec
  • Explore Core Data Concepts in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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