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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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    Coursera

    Write basic ansible playbooks

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software Installation, File Management, IT Automation, YAML, System Configuration, DevOps

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Foundations of Software Architecture and Monolithic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Service Oriented Architecture, Data Architecture, Systems Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Service Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Design Strategies, Aesthetics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Capture, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    402 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Working with SSH

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Experimentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    E

    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Preparation with Alteryx: Automating Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Alteryx, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Scheduling, Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Write basic ansible playbooks: Coursera
  • Foundations of Software Architecture and Monolithic Systems: Packt
  • Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Working with SSH: Packt
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
  • Econometria Básica Aplicada: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Data Preparation with Alteryx: Automating Analytics: Coursera

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