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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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    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    562 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, NoSQL, Real Time Data, Scalability, Database Design, Application Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

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

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Derivatives - Options & Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, File I/O, Data Access, Data Persistence, Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Integrity, Databases, Secure Coding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Salesforce Experience (Community) Cloud Consultant Training

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Sharing, Authentications, Web Analytics, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Data Access, Drive Engagement, Cloud Development, Customer experience improvement, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Registration, Content Management

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 한국어

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google App Engine, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Level Agreement, DevOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Systems Design, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance: LearnQuest
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 8: Pearson

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