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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Glue Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Serverless Computing

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Quantitative Research, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (213) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Analysis, Model Training, SQL, Python Programming

    ★ 4.2 (924) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, grep, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S
    M

    Multiple educators

    Foundations of Cloud Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Business Analytics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Team Oriented, Virtual Machines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Process Design, System Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Software As A Service, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.5 (123) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Securing Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, LangChain, Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Security Controls, Prompt Engineering, MITRE ATT&CK Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Analytics, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Mixed · 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

  • AWS Glue Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Foundations of Cloud Analytics: SAS
  • Securing Generative AI: Pearson
  • Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader: Whizlabs
  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park

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