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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

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Email Security, Linux, Nginx, Apache, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Operating System Administration, Server Administration, Active Directory, System Configuration, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Firewall, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on GC - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Automation

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Solution Architecture, Private Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Scalability, DevOps, Disaster Recovery

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Data Analysis, SQL

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Apache, Remote Access Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, Cloud Security, Application Security, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning, Safety and Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Network Administration, Servers, Data Centers, Network Security, Data Storage, Capacity Management, System Configuration, Network Switches, Patch Management, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Software Development, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Real Time Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450): Packt
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing: LearnQuest
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on GC - Español: Google Cloud
  • Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Professional: Tencent Cloud
  • Google Business Intelligence: Google
  • Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console: Coursera
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7): Packt

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