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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

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Requirements Elicitation, User Interface (UI), Design Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

    ★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Digital Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Core Principles and Components

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Information Technology, Operations Management, Information Technology Operations, Governance, Operations, Asset Management, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Technologies, Data Governance, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Digital Transformation, Data Structures, Data Collection

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Information Systems Security, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Desktop Support, Routing Protocols, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (302) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.8 (588) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Monitoring, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Hosting, Webhook Security, Account Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Full Stack Web Development en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Server Side, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Mobile Development, Back-End Web Development, Version Control, Cross Platform Development, Restful API, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, React Redux, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, iOS Development, MongoDB

    ★ 4.2 (833) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Vulnerabilidades y pruebas de penetración

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers

    ★ 4.6 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Introduction to User Experience Design: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
  • ITIL 4: Core Principles and Components: Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • IT-поддержка Google: Google
  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers: Meta
  • Full Stack Web Development en Español: Universidad Austral

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