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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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    Red Hat

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), File Management, Virtualization, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, File I/O, Debugging, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Programming, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, C and C++

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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Routing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Network Model, Network Support, Networking Hardware

    4.8
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    CompTIA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Scenario Testing, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Cloud Infrastructure, Information Technology, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Simulations, System Support, General Networking, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Operating Systems

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Managed Care, Unstructured Data, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

    4.5
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    407 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Network Model, Model Training, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, Data Processing, MongoDB

    4.6
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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Cryptographic Protocols, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Programming Principles, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Microservices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Containerization, CI/CD, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: Red Hat
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
  • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • AI in Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
  • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University

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