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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Préparer la certification PCSE

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Network Security, Security Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Digital pedagogy, Computer Science, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Data Frameworks for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Enterprise Architecture, AI Enablement, Metadata Management, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Fitness-Driven dApps: Streaming Google Fit Data with W3bstream

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, OAuth

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Docker (Software), Shell Script, Ansible, Kubernetes, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Systems Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Cloud Collaboration Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, User Provisioning, Collaborative Software, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Teams, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Management, Registration, Inbound Calls, Network Troubleshooting, Azure Active Directory, Systems Integration, Outbound Calls, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Securing Virtual Machines using Chrome Enterprise Premium

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Test Tools

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Privacy & Standardisation Capstone: 28DIGITAL
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Préparer la certification PCSE: Google Cloud
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt
  • Data Frameworks for Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Building Fitness-Driven dApps: Streaming Google Fit Data with W3bstream: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8: Pearson
  • Cisco Cloud Collaboration Solution: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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