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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

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    465 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

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    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, UI Components, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Automation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Stakeholder Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    913 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, Application Security, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Devops Tools, System Monitoring, YAML, Scalability

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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

    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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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    AZ-305 Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Database Management, Data Security, Relational Databases, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), General Networking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Data Loss Prevention: Qwik Start - JSON: Google Cloud

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