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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


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    Packt

    Hands-on with SCCM

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Software Configuration Management, Patch Management, System Monitoring, Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Maintenance, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Configuration Management, Operating Systems, System Support, Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, Azure Active Directory, SQL Server Reporting Services, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex Forecasting and Time Series in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Training, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Data Transformation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring, Deep Learning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Storage and Containers for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage, Network Architecture, SQL, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Control, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion

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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Customer Service, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Service Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Expectation Management, Product Marketing, Service Management, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Service Improvement, Hospital Experience, Marketing, Patient-centered Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Network Model, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, Security Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Waterfall Methodology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    688 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Collection, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Test Tools, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hands-on with SCCM: Packt
  • Introduction to Vertex Forecasting and Time Series in Practice: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Storage and Containers for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
  • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing: Yonsei University
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera

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