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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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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Email Automation, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, System Monitoring, Image Analysis, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, Application Design, Cloud Development, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, DevSecOps

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Transformation, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Pipelines, Python Programming, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    844 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Microsoft Teams

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Cybersecurity for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Data Security, Network Security, Business Process, Mobile Security, Information Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Fraud detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python: Google
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • What is Data Science? : IBM
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
  • Understanding Basic SQL Syntax : Coursera
  • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM

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