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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Detection

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Security Services in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Configuration Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Network Analysis

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, 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, Solution Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Informatics, Azure Active Directory, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Cloud Security, Health Care, Data Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Records, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Regulatory Compliance, Security Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Security Services in AWS: Packt
  • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt

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