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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


  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Web App Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Test Tools, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    4.2 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Prioritization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Embedded Software, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Change Requests, Process Modeling, Quality Control

    4.4 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Top Ten Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening

    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 California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Branding, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Google App Engine, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Generative AI, Service Level, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.8 stars, 917 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (917) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    CompTIA A+ Core 1

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Desktop Support, Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, Computer Displays, Cloud Computing, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mobile Security, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Help Desk Support, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Security, Data Storage Technologies

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Java Coding Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Java Programming, Maintainability, Hardening, Java, Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data-oriented programming, Memory Management, API Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Servers, Software Development, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Business Logic, Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Regression Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory Control, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
  • Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis: John Wiley & Sons
  • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
  • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Top Ten Risks: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1: Total Seminars
  • Java Coding Problems: Packt
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt

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