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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Management, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Data Integrity, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Analysis, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Key Management

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

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Incident Management, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Assessment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    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

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Cyber Security Policies, File Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Generative AI

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Fraud detection, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Key Management, Security Engineering, Payment Systems, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scripting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    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

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

    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 2: AI, Security, & Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Performance Management, Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Sharing, Data Pipelines, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prompt Engineering, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Dashboard Creation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp
  • Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management: STARWEAVER
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell

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