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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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    Coursera

    Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Grafana, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Software Visualization, Linux, YAML, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Configuration Management, Real Time Data, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon EKS Deployment Options

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Containerization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Data Management, Medical Records, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Applications and Media Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Systems Integration, Scalability, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Data Engineering on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Quality, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace User and Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Configuration Management, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring: Coursera
  • Amazon EKS Deployment Options: Amazon Web Services
  • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management: Coursera
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Cisco Collaboration Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • On-Premises Applications and Media Resources: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Data Engineering on AWS: Packt

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