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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Persona (User Experience), Interactive Design, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.9 (9.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.5 (184) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

    ★ 4.5 (407) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Training, AI literacy, Business Transformation, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Drive

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, File Management, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, Productivity Software, Shared Media, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Business Software, Content Management, Organizational Skills, Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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

  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Finance, Scheduling

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

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

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Web Analytics and SEO, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Scripting

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence: Google Cloud
  • Google Drive: Google Cloud
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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