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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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    Coursera

    Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    LearnKartS

    COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, Governance, Performance Measurement, Process Management, IT Management, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, Goal Setting, Business Analysis, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Management

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud KMS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Cloud API, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Azure DevOps and Continuous Delivery with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, DevOps, Test Planning, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Agile Software Development, YAML, Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Agile Methodology, Test Case, Microsoft Azure, Version Control, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Patient Communication, Generative AI, LLM Application, Telehealth, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Key Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Data Cleansing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio: Coursera
  • COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Generative AI for Penetration Testing: Red Team: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with Cloud KMS: Google Cloud
  • Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Azure DevOps and Continuous Delivery with Git: Packt
  • ChatGPT Playground for Beginners: Intro to NLP AI: Coursera
  • Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud

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