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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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Network Configuration, Network Services, & System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mac OS, TCP/IP, System Configuration, Apple software proficiency, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Support, General Networking, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cloud-Based Integration, Apple Hardware proficiency, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Automating Infrastructure - Chef for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, User Accounts, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, MySQL, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, WordPress, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Spring Framework for Java Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hello Node Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Node.JS, Server Side, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Intel

    Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Risk Management Framework, Interoperability, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sustainable Business, Sales, Professional Development, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Adaptability, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Modeling and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Simulation and Simulation Software, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Data Structures, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Mobile Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Implementation, System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Network Configuration, Network Services, & System Management: Packt
  • Automating Infrastructure - Chef for DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp
  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • A Tour of Firebase: Google Cloud
  • Hello Node Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices: Intel
  • Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative: Dell
  • Data Modeling and Architecture: Microsoft

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