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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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    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Operations Support Systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, AI Security, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Digital Communications, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Auditing, Real Time Data, Data Encryption Standard

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Sharing, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Frameworks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft
  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Getting Started with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson

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