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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


  • C

    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, Security Testing, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, IT Automation, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Scripting Languages, Encryption, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, IT Automation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Authentications, File Management, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Data Sharing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Loss Prevention, Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Security Engineering, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Data Security

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Networking and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Ansible, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Hardening

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, Dashboard Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Routing, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera
  • Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Français: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Logical Operations
  • Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security: Whizlabs
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Advanced Linux Networking and Security: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder

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