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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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    IBM

    Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Anomaly Detection, Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

    ★ 4.7 (157) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.3 (157) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Exploitation techniques, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4.5 (434) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Design Elements And Principles, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies, Change Control, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Editing

    ★ 4.7 (753) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Networking and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.7 (580) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Data Mart, Performance Tuning, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.5 (463) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mit Google Cloud Operations skalieren

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

    ★ 4.4 (48) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Consumption Accounting, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (754) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career: IBM
  • NIST CSF: Infosec
  • Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM
  • Mit Google Cloud Operations skalieren: Google Cloud

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