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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

    Pearson

    The Economy and Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Structure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Process Analysis, Inventory and Warehousing, Operational Efficiency, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Process Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Service Level, Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Expense Management

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Windows PowerShell, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Security Controls, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Control Panels, Encryption

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0 003

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Controls, CI/CD, Scalability, Data Security, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Solution Design

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Présentation de l'IA générative

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Security Management, Software Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Software Design, Security Strategy, SAP Applications, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Case Studies, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Model Training, Image Quality, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · 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

  • The Economy and Politics: Pearson
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Operations Management: Organization and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson
  • Network Foundations and Addressing: Packt
  • Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems: Packt
  • CompTIA Cloud CV0 003: Pearson
  • Présentation de l'IA générative: Google Cloud
  • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP

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