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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


  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Security, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Devops Tools, Load Balancing, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Network Security, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Network Monitoring, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Safety Culture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, User Experience, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Usability, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Security, Employee Training, Information Privacy, Accountability

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Governance, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Computer Security, Security Software, Change Management, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Azure Data Storage, Security, and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Azure Active Directory, Data Store, Authentications, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, NoSQL, Redis, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center: EC-Council
  • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera
  • Design security solutions for infrastructure: Whizlabs
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response: Total Seminars

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