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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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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Google Workspace with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Commands, File Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    975 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Git (Version Control System), Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Sentinel: Complete Azure Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Anomaly Detection, Data Integration, ChatGPT, Jupyter, Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
  • Apoio Técnico de TI da Google: Google
  • Introduction to Google Workspace with Gemini: Google Cloud
  • Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work: Google Cloud
  • Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions: Google Cloud
  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

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