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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 Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Information Technology Operations, Incident Management, Security Management, IT Automation, Security Controls, Systems Administration, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Endpoint Security, Data Security, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Knowledge of Apple Software, Wireless Networks, File Systems, File Management, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Debugging, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6 stars, 402 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (402) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux

    3.9 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

    4.5 stars, 293 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (293) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Customer Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Communications Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Email Automation, Customer Relationship Building, Prioritization, Trend Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Data Engineering for AI and ML Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Databricks, Data Engineering, PySpark, Data Lakes, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Architecture, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Management, Data Storage, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Warehouse Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cloud Deployment, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Browser Compatibility, Program Development, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Software, Linux, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Software Development

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure Identity, Governance, and Monitoring solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Monitoring, Information Management, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Architecture, Authentications, Cloud Platforms, Application Performance Management, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Registration, User Story, Backlogs, Team Management

    4.9 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (61) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): Packt
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Enhance Customer Retention: Coursera
  • Data Engineering for AI and ML Pipelines: Edureka
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt

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