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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    O

    Oracle

    Oracle APEX: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data-oriented programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, MySQL, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Observability in Google Cloud - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Monitoring, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Performance Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, digital literacy, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Plan Execution, Software Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera
  • Oracle APEX: Foundations: Oracle
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Observability in Google Cloud - Français: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London

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