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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


  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    709 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Meet - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Taking Meeting Minutes, Calendar Management, Live Streaming, Data Sharing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty (2023) Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, AWS SageMaker, Real Time Data, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Storage, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Amazon Web Services, Apache Hive, Interactive Data Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storage, Database Management Systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    504 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
  • Google Meet - Español: Google Cloud
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty (2023) Hands-on: Packt
  • Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series: Packt

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