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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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    Packt

    AZ-140: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Offensive Cyber Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Application Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Operational Performance Management, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Internet Of Things, Data Integrity

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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pathology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Oncology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Data Collection, Business Research, Data Analysis, User Feedback, Market Research, Business Software, Data Presentation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Event Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Scenario Testing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, API Testing, Self Service Technologies, Communication

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AZ-140: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop: Packt
  • Offensive Cyber Operations: Starweaver
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
  • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
  • Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results: Coursera
  • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft
  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera

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