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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


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Oral Comprehension

    4.7 stars, 10K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (10K) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Intel

    IntelĀ® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Competitive Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Case Studies, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Responsible AI, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware

    4.4 stars, 827 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (827) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google ؓهادة ŲŖŁ‚Ł†ŁŠŲ© Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų¹Ł„ŁˆŁ…Ų§ŲŖ من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    4.8 stars, 591 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (591) Ā· Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Web Presence, User Accounts, UI Components, Online Advertising, Security Controls, Registration, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing, Web Content, Communication

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 923 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (923) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Network Security, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Event Monitoring, Cloud-Native Computing

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (32) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), File Management, Virtualization, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Programming, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, C and C++

    4.6 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (322) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, User Provisioning, Database Application, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Email Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Data Security, Automation, Content Management, Scripting

    4.1 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.1 (32) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, LangChain, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Training, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Token Optimization, Transfer Learning, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (111) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Python Programming, Security Controls

    3.3 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 3.3 (10) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (10K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Electrophysiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Language Disorders, Biology

    4.9 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (3.3K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
  • IntelĀ® AI Fundamentals:Ā Intel
  • Google ؓهادة ŲŖŁ‚Ł†ŁŠŲ© Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų¹Ł„ŁˆŁ…Ų§ŲŖ من:Ā Google
  • Getting Started with Facebook:Ā John Wiley & Sons
  • Applied Cryptography:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Azure Cloud Services:Ā Microsoft
  • Introduction to Operating Systems:Ā Codio
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero:Ā Packt
  • AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock:Ā Amazon Web Services
  • Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph:Ā Coursera

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