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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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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Bash (Scripting Language), Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, Computer Security Incident Management, File I/O, Linux, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    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, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM

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