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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


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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Windows PowerShell, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Virtualization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Google Gemini, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The User Experience Team of One

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, User Experience, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Workflow Management, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Information Architecture, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Deployment, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, CI/CD, Key Management, Software Versioning, Network Security, API Gateway, YAML, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Large Language Modeling

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, File Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Salesforce Anti-Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, CI/CD, Software Architecture, Force.com, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, DevOps, Security Requirements Analysis, Scalability, Software Design, Software Technical Review, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Interoperability, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian: Packt
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
  • The User Experience Team of One: Packt
  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network: Packt

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