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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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    Coursera

    Confluence Essentials: Pages, Navigation & Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Taking Meeting Minutes, Maintainability, Project Documentation, Information Technology, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Knowledge Transfer, Accountability, Document Management, User Feedback, Authorization (Computing), Software Documentation, Information Architecture, Meeting Facilitation, Data Integrity, Content Management Systems, IT Management, Communication

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Programming, Cybersecurity, Real Time Data, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Systems Design

    ★ 4.3 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    ★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Learning Cloud Architecture - From Ideas to Practical Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Live Streaming, Cloud Storage, Functional Requirement, Amazon Web Services, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Algorithms, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Data Governance, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Saviynt

    ISAA: AI-Powered Saviynt Converged Identity Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Fraud detection, AI Integrations, Cyber Engineering, IT Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Cyber Attacks, Anomaly Detection, Federated Learning, Malware Protection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Windows, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Servers, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Implementation, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Format Pages Like A Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Control, Technical Communication, Content Management, Collaborative Software, Information Architecture, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Stay GDPR Compliant

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Email Marketing, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Auditing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Record Keeping, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Customer Data Management, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Edureka

    Metadata Management and Data Catalogs

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Governance, Dependency Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Automation, Docker (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Lifecycle Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Confluence Essentials: Pages, Navigation & Collaboration: Coursera
  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Learning Cloud Architecture - From Ideas to Practical Design: Packt
  • Secure Access Control: Coursera
  • ISAA: AI-Powered Saviynt Converged Identity Cloud: Saviynt
  • Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity: Packt
  • Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration: Packt
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Format Pages Like A Pro: Coursera

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