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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


  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Security

    ★ 4.3 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Presentations, Team Leadership, People Management, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Risks 6-10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Incident Response, Server Side, CI/CD

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

  • C

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Governance and Real-World Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Development Life Cycle, Emerging Technologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Prototyping, PIC Microcontrollers, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electrical Wiring, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Microarchitecture, Electrical Power

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Asset, Revenue Management, Equities, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (480) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Intel

    Intel Telco Cloud Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Operational Efficiency, Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Cloud-Native Computing, Wireless Networks, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Technology Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Emerging Technologies, Network Security, Virtualization, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (538) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Amazon Web Services, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Model Deployment, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Taxonomy, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.5 (410) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • OWASP Top 10 - Risks 6-10: Infosec
  • Internet of Things: Governance and Real-World Implementation: CertNexus
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Intel Telco Cloud Transformation: Intel
  • Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert: Whizlabs
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder

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