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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    AWS Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Storage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon DynamoDB Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Automating Infrastructure - Chef for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, User Accounts, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, MySQL, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, WordPress, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, System Monitoring, Compliance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Teams, Security Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    524 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon RDS Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Software, IT Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Query Languages, JSON, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Manipulation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Calendar: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Communication, Cloud Platforms

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection: University of Colorado System
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
  • AWS Cloud Essentials: Edureka
  • Amazon DynamoDB Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • Automating Infrastructure - Chef for DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams: Packt
  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Amazon RDS Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals: Whizlabs

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