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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


  • I

    IBM

    Budgeting & Driver-Based Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Financial Planning, Business Workflow Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Operations, Microsoft Excel, Business Communication, Process Improvement, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cloud Deployment, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Descriptive Statistics and Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Data Processing, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Build RAG Applications: Get Started

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Data Processing, Document Management

    4.5 stars, 170 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (170) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Case Studies, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 846 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (846) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, Systems Administration, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Access, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Controls

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Exam CFA-110

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Network Security, Analysis, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Linux, Python Programming

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Applying GenAI Tools for Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Peer Review, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (326) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Budgeting & Driver-Based Planning: IBM
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Descriptive Statistics and Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • Build RAG Applications: Get Started: IBM
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Exam CFA-110: CertNexus

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