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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


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    Google Cloud

    Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware, Cloud Management, System Programming, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Systems Administration, System Testing, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Service Management, User Accounts, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Computing, Server Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, User Accounts

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Infrastructure as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, DevOps, Virtualization, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Business Continuity, Cost Management, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, 3D Modeling, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Starweaver

    Future of Production

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Management, Sustainable Business, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Big Data, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Data-Driven Decision-Making, 3D Assets, Automation, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Robotics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    IAM Custom Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Conceptual Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Create Embeddings, Vector Search, and RAG with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Google Gemini, Vector Databases, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub: Google Cloud
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9: Pearson
  • Deploy Microsoft SQL Server to Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • Cloud: Infrastructure as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Future of Production: Starweaver
  • IAM Custom Roles: Google Cloud
  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Chinese for HSK 1: Peking University
  • Create Embeddings, Vector Search, and RAG with BigQuery: Google Cloud

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