• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Information Security

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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Firewall

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Apache, Remote Access Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Technical Consulting, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Analysis, Active Listening, Requirements Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Security, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Integrating AWS with the SDK

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Interoperability, File I/O, Data Validation

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Issue Tracking, End User Training and Support, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Retail Banking, Data Science, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    487 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Engineering, Data Quality, Docker (Software), Data Pipelines, Data Security, Databases, Version Control, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Network Security, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Processing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to information security

information security analyst
information security fundamentals
information security audit
information security management
information security (infosec)
information security analyst professional certificate
information security risk management for iso 27001/iso 27002
information security training
1…204205206…717

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

  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console: Coursera
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Integrating AWS with the SDK: Amazon Web Services
  • C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling: Infosec
  • Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera
  • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok