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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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Scripting Languages, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI), Server Administration, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Import/Export, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Management, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon DevOps Guru Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), DevOps, Application Deployment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Administration, Network Security, Command-Line Interface

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Issue Tracking, End User Training and Support, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Resource Allocation, Security Management, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Risk Mitigation, Virtualization, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement, Containerization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Oracle

    Oracle Autonomous Database Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Oracle Cloud, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • Oracle SQL Performance Tuning: EDUCBA
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Amazon DevOps Guru Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate: ISC2
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson

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