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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


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Database Administration, Information Management, Apache Cassandra, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Modeling, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications

    4.6 stars, 382 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Fundamentals of Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, Compliance Training, Cloud Solutions, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

    4 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Federal Information Security Management Act, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Apache Hive, Data Mart, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Data Science, Microsoft Excel

    4.8 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cloud-Native Microservices Deployment and Observability

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Microservices, Devops Tools, Grafana, Containerization, Application Deployment, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Application Performance Management, Development Environment, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring, Java, Java Programming, Service Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Reproducible Training Data and ML-Ready Data Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Quality, Data Governance, Test Data, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Data Integrity, Release Management, Data Validation, AI Workflows, Metadata Management, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Taxonomy, Verification And Validation, Record Keeping, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Social Sciences, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Biochemistry

    4.7 stars, 34K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Bootcamp - Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, SAP Applications, Management Reporting, Auditing, System Configuration, Audit Planning, Tax Planning, Tax, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Amazon Web Services, Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, System Requirements, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 509 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (509) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance: Edureka
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects: Coursera
  • NIST 800-171: Infosec
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
  • Cloud-Native Microservices Deployment and Observability: Packt
  • Reproducible Training Data and ML-Ready Data Pipelines: IBM
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford Online

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