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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.


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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Threat Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    840 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Configuring and Managing Security Operations in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, Private Cloud, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Resource Management, Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Configuring and Managing Security Operations in Azure: Packt
  • Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM) : Coursera
  • AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5: Pearson
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka

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