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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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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تصميم نظام تكنولوجيا المعلومات على Azure:إنشاء بنية تحتية

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Ubuntu, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Configuration, Unix, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology

    4.7
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, z/OS, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Middleware

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Debugging, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Intel

    Intel® AI Win Recipes

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, B2B Sales

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Prometheus Monitoring: Configure & Visualize Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Performance Management, Security Controls, Cloud-Native Computing, Authentications, Network Monitoring, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Service Management, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Privacy & Safety - Português

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Safety and Security, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Information Systems, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, User Feedback, Product Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Containerization, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • تصميم نظام تكنولوجيا المعلومات على Azure:إنشاء بنية تحتية: Coursera
  • Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration: Packt
  • Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup: Coursera
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency: IBM
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Intel® AI Win Recipes: Intel
  • Prometheus Monitoring: Configure & Visualize Systems: EDUCBA
  • Responsible AI: Privacy & Safety - Português: Google Cloud

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