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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Storing Image and Video Files in Cloud Storage - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Storage, Application Development, File Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Development Environment, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, File I/O, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Craft & Review Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Maintainability, Document Management, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Case Studies, Sales, Sales Process, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Selling Techniques, Business Analysis, Peer Review

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (SAP-C02): AWS Solutions Architect - Professional

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS SageMaker, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, AWS Kinesis, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Architecture, Kubernetes, Containerization

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Decision Making, AI Personalization

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Analytics as a Service for Data Sharing Partners

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Sharing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Big Data, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Data Visualization, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • App Dev: Storing Image and Video Files in Cloud Storage - Python: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration: Red Hat
  • Craft & Review Docs: Coursera
  • Strategic Sales Management Final Project: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Exam Prep (SAP-C02): AWS Solutions Architect - Professional: Whizlabs
  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone: Illinois Tech
  • Analytics as a Service for Data Sharing Partners: Google Cloud
  • Electron and Ion Beam Characterization: Arizona State University

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