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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

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

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Business Technologies, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Planning, Data Storage Technologies, Business Strategy, Market Data, Business Strategies, Market Intelligence, Market Share, Market Dynamics, Distributed Computing

    4.7 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis

    4.6 stars, 365 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (365) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Responsible AI, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Database Management

    4.6 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (12K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Devops Tools, AWS CloudFormation, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform, Authentications

    4.6 stars, 293 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (293) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    4.4 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Budget Management, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Network Security, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Hardening, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Patch Management, Open Source Technology, Operating System Administration, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Systems Administration, System Support, DevOps, Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
  • Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations: Amazon Web Services
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS

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