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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


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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Application Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Encryption, Incident Management, Security Management, Firewall

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Azure Cloud Security Lab – Ethical Hacking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Brute-force attacks, Email Security, Cloud Storage, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Starweaver

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Health Information Management, Data Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Health Technology, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 4.7 (229) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security : AI CERTs
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices : LearnQuest
  • Azure Cloud Security Lab – Ethical Hacking Essentials: Packt
  • Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management: Starweaver
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks

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