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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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    Red Hat

    Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, User Accounts, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), UI Components

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks

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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace User and Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Configuration Management, Security Controls

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Real Time Data, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, Data Modeling, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring

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

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    LearnQuest

    Getting Started with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    511 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    539 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Test Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Development Tools, Application Security, Web Servers, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Proxy Servers, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Started with JIRA

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Release Management, Administration, User Interface (UI), System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Fraud detection, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Factor Authentication, Anomaly Detection, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals: Red Hat
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
  • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Getting Started with Azure: LearnQuest
  • Office Productivity Software: SkillUp
  • Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced: Packt

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