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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

    Microsoft Sentinel Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Deployment, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Response, Configuration Management, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Teams, Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Introduction to Cloud and Core AWS Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Serverless Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Managing Windows Servers, Virtualization, & Containerization

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Data Store, Application Programming Interface (API), Configuration Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Active Directory, Patch Management, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    GitHub Actions Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Secure Coding, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Docker (Software), Automation, YAML, Application Security, Containerization, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Sentinel Skills: Packt
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Cloud and Core AWS Services: Packt
  • Managing Windows Servers, Virtualization, & Containerization: SkillUp
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Data Analytics and Visualization: Google Cloud
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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