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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Data Access, Big Data, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AlloyDB - Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, PostgreSQL

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Storyboarding, Data Manipulation, Data Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex AI Embeddings: Text and Multimodal

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Cloud API, Generative AI, Text Mining

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Hardening, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, File Systems, User Accounts, Service Management, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    746 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    702 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    New
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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Create and Update a Cluster

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Spark

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Smart Canvas: Smart Chips, Templates and Collaboration in Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Action Oriented, Calendar Management, Document Management, Version Control

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Designing and Querying Bigtable Schemas: Google Cloud
  • Managing Network Traffic with QoS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AlloyDB - Database Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Vertex AI Embeddings: Text and Multimodal: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3: Pearson

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