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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Coding for Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Code Review, Maintainability, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Risk Mitigation, Software Quality Assurance, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Software Technical Review, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Text Mining, Data Warehousing, Unsupervised Learning, Database Design, Data Governance, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Generative Model Architectures, Web Scraping, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Operations Research, Natural Language Processing, NoSQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • I

    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Database Systems, LLM Application, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management Systems, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (34K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (111) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Multimedia, Data Sharing, Business Solutions, Data Import/Export

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Access, Data Security, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Teams, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.3 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Workflow Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accruals, Storytelling, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Asset Management, Analytics, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Health Information Management, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Data Mining

    ★ 4.6 (16K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Diagram Design, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Image Analysis, Software Visualization, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Secure Coding for Application Development: Edureka
  • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering: Northeastern University
  • Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction: IBM
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare: SkillUp

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