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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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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Chegg Skills

    UX Design with AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Human Centered Design, Interaction Design, Journey Mapping, Product Design, Design Thinking, Visual Design, Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, Information Architecture, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Docker Certified Associate Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Devops Tools, Data Storage, Linux Administration, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Configuration Management, Security Controls, OS Process Management, Virtualization, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Software, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 199 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Nikolai Schuler

    Snowflake - Introduction Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, SQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    SkillUp

    Getting Started with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Geospatial Mapping

    4.6 stars, 228 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • UX Design with AI: Chegg Skills
  • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
  • Docker Certified Associate Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera
  • Snowflake - Introduction Course: Nikolai Schuler

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