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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Interact with Terraform Modules

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Security

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Security Software, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Active Directory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Sort and Filter Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Database Software, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Access

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, System Configuration

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (753) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Graphing, General Mathematics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.5 (485) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Core Apple Device Admin: iOS, macOS, & MDM Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, iOS Development, Web Servers, Single Sign-On (SSO), Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS CloudFormation

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment

    ★ 3.7 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    ★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    AZ-800 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Remote Access Systems, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Network Administration

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation

    ★ 4.7 (456) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Configure Routing in Azure IoT Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Internet Of Things, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Data Store, Data Storage, Cloud Solutions, Data Storage Technologies

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Interact with Terraform Modules: Google Cloud
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Sort and Filter Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Core Apple Device Admin: iOS, macOS, & MDM Essentials: Packt
  • Getting Started with AWS CloudFormation: Amazon Web Services
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration: University of Virginia
  • AZ-800 Exam Prep: SkillUp

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