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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Google Sheets

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    628 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Case Studies, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    846 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Agile Software Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    507 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Enterprise Network Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, General Networking, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, System Configuration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Solution Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Technical Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Strategies, Web Design, Typography, Usability, E-Commerce, UI/UX Strategy, Design Elements And Principles, Prototyping, UI Components, Client Services

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Development with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Web Design and Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Test Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Collaboration

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intro to IoT Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Security Testing, Embedded Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Network Security, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Information Privacy, User Accounts, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Reliability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    220 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
  • Enterprise Network Infrastructure: Packt
  • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma: Packt
  • Web Development with Python: Microsoft
  • Intro to IoT Pentesting: Packt

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