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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

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Prompt Patterns, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    922 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Documents, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning, Cloud Development, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Key Management, Database Management, Event Monitoring

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crunch Spatial Stats

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Identity and Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Tableau Cloud and AI for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Tableau Software, Data Governance, Collaborative Software, Agentic systems, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Analytics, Data Access, Security Controls, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Crunch Spatial Stats: Coursera
  • Azure: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
  • Tableau Cloud and AI for Analytics: Edureka

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