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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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Northeastern University

    Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, File Management, YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Configuration Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Servers, Servers, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis

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    Packt

    Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, System Monitoring, Compliance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Teams, Security Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital and Marketing Asset Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Asset Management, Metadata Management, Cloud Deployment, Content Management, Workflow Management, Data Management, Information Management, Digital Content, Data Architecture, Information Architecture, Brand Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Software As A Service, Benchmarking, Vendor Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to reCAPTCHA

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Web Applications, Mobile Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Unix Commands, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management

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    Packt

    MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Group Policy, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Azure Active Directory, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Cloud Services

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Regulatory Compliance

    Build toward a degree

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

  • Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling: Northeastern University
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams: Packt
  • Digital and Marketing Asset Management Essentials: Packt
  • Introduction to reCAPTCHA: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management: Packt
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney

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