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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 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, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Incident Management, Scripting Languages, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    914 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Database Management, Operational Databases, Data Access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies, System Implementation, Technology Strategies, Real Time Data, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    208 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Digital Leader Training בעברית

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Data Literacy, Big Data, Cloud API, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Organizational Change, Organizational Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder for Windows on Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Containerization, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service: Google Cloud
  • Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps: Coursera
  • Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR: Google Cloud
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): University of Michigan
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training בעברית: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft

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