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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Business Logic, Calendar Management, Debugging, Data Visualization, Context Management, Computational Logic, Operations, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Engineering, Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Scalability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.5 stars, 109 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Interact with Terraform Modules

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Network Security

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, People Management, Organizational Development, Management Training And Development, Cloud Computing, People Development, Culture Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 174 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Web Scraping, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.5 stars, 965 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (965) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 240 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Debugging, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6 stars, 402 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (402) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Attention Mechanism

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning

    4.2 stars, 50 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (50) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Document Management, Data Management, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Record Keeping, Security Awareness, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Training, Records Management

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Energy and Utilities, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Engineering, Facility Operations, Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Financial Modeling, Project Implementation, Electrical Equipment, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization: Coursera
  • Foundations of DAX: Core Concepts and Essential Data Skills: Packt
  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Interact with Terraform Modules: Google Cloud
  • Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410): CertNexus
  • Attention Mechanism: Google Cloud

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