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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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    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Metadata Management, Encryption

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    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Help & Information

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

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    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Information Extraction in Python

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Amazon S3, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Hardware, Javascript, Data Analysis, Project Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Information Systems Implementation and Business Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Database Management, Database Administration, Problem Management, Relational Databases, Incident Management, Service Management, Information Systems, Software Development Methodologies, IT Management, Asset Management, Project Design, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Care Administration, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Innovation

    4.9
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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

  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture: IBM
  • Low Intermediate English: Help & Information: Voxy
  • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University
  • Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec

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