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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • C

    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, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Kubernetes, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Containerization, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Software Development Tools, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

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

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    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, Telecommunications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Routers, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Scenario Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling, Security Controls

    ★ 4.5 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, Network Security, Security Controls, Hardening, Scenario Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM): Coursera
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7: Pearson
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5: Pearson
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3: Pearson

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