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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


  • G

    Google

    Implement the Scrum Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Acceptance Testing, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Oracle Database Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Data Migration, Database Software, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Problem Management, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Automation, Command-Line Interface

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Governance and Management of IT

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cloud Management, Information Technology, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Change, Internal Auditing, Technology Strategies, Governance, Quality Monitoring, Audit Planning, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Business Priorities

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Jira Essentials: Beginner-Intermediate Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Responsible AI, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Software Quality Assurance, Project Coordination, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Workflow Management, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Test Case, AI Enablement, Verification And Validation, Scrum (Software Development), Automation, Generative AI, Agile Product Development, Dashboard

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Intelligence with SQLServer: Create SQL Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Database Systems, Business Intelligence, Transact-SQL, Business Reporting, Data Access

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research and Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    463 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Capacity Management, Key Management, Security Controls, NoSQL, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统与虚拟化安全

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Integrity

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Authentications, Query Languages, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Based Integration

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Implement the Scrum Framework: Google
  • Advanced Oracle Database Administration: Packt
  • Governance and Management of IT: Packt
  • Jira Essentials: Beginner-Intermediate Mastery: Coursera
  • Business Intelligence with SQLServer: Create SQL Reports: Coursera
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Français: Google Cloud
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • 操作系统与虚拟化安全: Peking University
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec

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