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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 California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Technology Solutions, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI

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    Board Infinity

    Building Applications with Spring Boot and MVC Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Java, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Databases, Data Persistence, Dependency Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Create Image Captioning Models - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Test Network Latency Between VMs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science for Agile Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Science, Operational Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Observing Earth From Space

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Forecasting, Data Access, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Building Applications with Spring Boot and MVC Architecture: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Create Image Captioning Models - Français: Google Cloud
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Test Network Latency Between VMs: Google Cloud
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Data Science for Agile Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

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