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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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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Productivity Software, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Business Software, Business Technologies, Technical Support and Services, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Servers, Help Desk Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Security Management, System Monitoring, Managed Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Control Panels, Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Implementing Basic BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Chat bot - Apps Script

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Email Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Gmail

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Incident Response and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Tableau Software, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Databases, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Risking, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Document Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Monitoring: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

    Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Perioperative Care, Chronic Diseases, Operating Room (OR), Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Based Integration, Event Monitoring, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 7: Pearson
  • Getting Started with AWS Systems Manager: Amazon Web Services
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Implementing Basic BGP: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Google Chat bot - Apps Script: Google Cloud
  • Incident Response and Risk Management: Packt
  • Data Ecosystem: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Cloud Monitoring: Qwik Start: Google Cloud

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