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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

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Information Technology, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Governance, MongoDB, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Store

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Data Integrity, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Active Directory, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Design, Database Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Integration, Analytics, Timelines, Model Optimization, SQL

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Navigating State and International Privacy Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Labor Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Collection, Human Resource Policies, Data Management, Data Security, Financial Regulations, Data Import/Export, Cybersecurity, Disabilities, Financial Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr: Google Cloud
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Google Cloud Database Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft

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