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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


  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Mapping, Community Health, Analysis, Open Source Technology, Environmental Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risking, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Training, Risk Analysis, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Trustworthiness, Auditing

    3.4 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Energy Management and Automation in Smart Grid

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electrical Substation, Internet Of Things, System Monitoring, Operations Support Systems, Control Systems, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Automation, Failure Analysis, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    SOC Operations for Blue Team Professionals (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Splunk, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Analysis, System Monitoring, Operations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability

    4.4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alaska Fairbanks

    UAS/Drone Technology: Flight Planning and Data Collection

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Image Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Image Quality, Data Quality, 3D Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines

    4.6 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 193 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (193) · Mixed · 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

  • GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal: British Standards Institution
  • Introduction to Project Management: IBM
  • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech
  • Energy Management and Automation in Smart Grid: L&T EduTech
  • SOC Operations for Blue Team Professionals (2026): Packt
  • GenAI for Business Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • UAS/Drone Technology: Flight Planning and Data Collection: University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1: Pearson

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