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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax, Payroll, Tax Laws, Expense Management, Revenue Recognition, Compensation and Benefits

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, Technical Services, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Test Planning, Cloud Storage, Scalability

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Program Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Program Development, Data Sharing, Regulatory Requirements

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Software Development, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Real Time Data

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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation

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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability

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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Crea data lakes y almacenes de datos en Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Processing, Big Data, Metadata Management, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Open Source Technology

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

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

  • Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam en Español: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 1: Infosec
  • Cloud Applications: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder

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