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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


  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
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    Multiple educators

    DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Apache Airflow, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Preprocessing, Apache Hadoop, Requirements Elicitation, Vector Databases, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    617 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Azure Integration: APIs, Events & Messaging

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft Azure, API Gateway, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Systems Integration, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Applications, Solution Architecture, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Scalability, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Security, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Presence, Content Creation, Control Panels, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Improvement, Information Technology Operations, IT Management, Service Level, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, Incident Management, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Enterprise Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Engineer Governed OAS Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Oracle Cloud Applications, Metadata Management, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Application Lifecycle Management, Performance Improvement, Security Controls, Release Management, Semantic Web, Service Level, Data Mapping, Business Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Persistence, Change Control, Change Management, Data Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Practice Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Business Relationship Management, Hospitality Services, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced Azure Integration: APIs, Events & Messaging: Packt
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Engineer Governed OAS Platforms: Coursera

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