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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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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    CPRA Compliance: A Practical Implementation Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Encryption, Data Management, Personal Attributes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Generative AI, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Natural Language Processing, Content Creation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems, Change Management, Business Technologies, Organizational Change, System Implementation, Business Process, Case Studies, Business Management, Business, Business Strategy

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    827 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Encryption, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Minería de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Transaction Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Social Engineering Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Investigation, Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Cybersecurity, Rapport Building

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Anthos

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, VMware vSAN, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.7
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    380 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • CPRA Compliance: A Practical Implementation Guide: Packt
  • ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Enterprise Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services en Español: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Introducción a la Minería de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Social Engineering Expert: Packt
  • Use AI Responsibly: Google
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt

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