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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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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Course

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Stream & Optimize Real-Time Data Flows

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Operational Databases, Scalability, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, Governance, Apache, Cost Management, Computer Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrum Alliance

    AI for Product Discovery & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Planning, Brainstorming, Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research, Forecasting, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Experience Design, Experience Design, Usability, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Unix System Basics

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Shell Script, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Legal Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Legal Discovery, Electronic Discovery, Data Ethics, Legal Support, Legal Writing, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Law Practice Management Software, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Enablement, Information Privacy, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Intellectual Property, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Test Script Development, Brute-force attacks, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Wireless Networks, Security Controls

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Course: Packt
  • Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency: Codio
  • Stream & Optimize Real-Time Data Flows: Coursera
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers: Amazon Web Services
  • AI for Product Discovery & Strategy: Scrum Alliance
  • UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers: Skillshare
  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Unix System Basics: Codio

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