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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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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux, System Monitoring, System Support, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts

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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Aspiring CIO & CISO: Leadership Development Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, Personal Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Leadership, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, IT Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, File Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Document Management, Business Solutions, Scheduling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Communication Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Edge Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • Introduction to Large Language Models: Google Cloud
  • Aspiring CIO & CISO: Leadership Development Guide: Packt
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • Gmail: Google Cloud
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Defense: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM

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