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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Governance, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Detection, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, Responsible AI, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Electrical Safety, Network Security, Network Routers, Security Management, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Secure Applications Using the OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Application Design, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Access, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Records Management, Cloud Security, Information Management, Data Security, Cloud Management, Document Management, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cloud Applications, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Email Security, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Advanced Analytics, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Snowflake Schema, Statistical Visualization, Data Storage, Data Quality, Database Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Predictive Modeling, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Threat Modeling, Application Security, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

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    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Dashboard Creation, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architecture: Microsoft
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices: Packt
  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • Designing Secure Applications Using the OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection: John Wiley & Sons
  • Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation: Whizlabs
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
  • Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain: Madecraft

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