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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

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Manipulation

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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accrual Accounting, Equities

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Image Processing for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Traffic Flow Optimization, Automation, Digital Signal Processing, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Data Store

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Scripting Languages, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI), Server Administration, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Import/Export, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Software-Defined Networking, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Sheets, Calendar Management, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Content Strategy, Brand Management, Project Management

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create audio transcripts with Amazon Transcribe

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Business Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Leaflet (Software), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, UI Components, Application Deployment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way: Google Cloud
  • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars: Coursera
  • Create audio transcripts with Amazon Transcribe: Coursera

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