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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


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, Security Management, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management, Data Maintenance

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Life Sciences, Text Mining

    4 stars, 573 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (573) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Security Software, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Devops Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Security Testing, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Servers, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Personal Care, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Presentation, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Logistic Regression, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.6 stars, 271 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (271) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, AWS CloudFormation, Database Management Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Databases, Cloud Hosting, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Dependency Analysis

    4.6 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Model, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Data Centers, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), vSphere Networking and Storage, Network Switches, Cloud Services, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Computing Platforms, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Server Administration, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Digital Transformation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Communications, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Vibrations, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Digital Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, AI literacy, Communication Systems

    4.6 stars, 514 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (514) · Intermediate · 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

  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery: Coursera
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Digital Intelligence for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Data Literacy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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