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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Generative AI, Embeddings, System Monitoring, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Technical Support and Services, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Encryption, Security Controls, System Configuration

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Verification And Validation, Release Management

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

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    Google Cloud

    Data Loss Prevention: Qwik Start - JSON

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Cleansing, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Enterprise Database Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Microsoft SQL Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Enterprise Application Management, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8: Pearson
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): Packt
  • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • Automation with Ansible: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Data Loss Prevention: Qwik Start - JSON: Google Cloud
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson

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