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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


  • I

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security)

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Technology Architecture, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Computer Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

    ★ 4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Cryptography, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q: Amazon Web Services
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Critical Infrastructure Security: Packt
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud

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