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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Help Desk Support, Service Level, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, File Management, Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    536 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Vault Tokens

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Analysis Software, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Multimodal Use Cases with Gemini 1.5

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Vision, Data Processing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Patient Treatment, Continuous Monitoring, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Slides - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Generative AI, Productivity, Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    G

    Google Cloud

    Agents d'IA générative : transformer l'entreprise

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Customer experience improvement, Technology Strategies, Large Language Modeling, Solution Design, Innovation, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Mail Management - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Security Management, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Network Routing, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations: Packt
  • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
  • Hands-on BGP: Packt
  • Managing Vault Tokens: Google Cloud
  • Multimodal Use Cases with Gemini 1.5: Google Cloud
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gemini in Google Slides - Español: Google Cloud
  • Agents d'IA générative : transformer l'entreprise: Google Cloud

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