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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 937 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (937) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 640 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Personal Productivity System

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Productivity, Calendar Management, Microsoft Copilot, Organizational Skills, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Personal Development, Planning, Interviewing Skills, Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Writing and Editing

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    The AI-Powered Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Engineering, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Team Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Incident Management, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers, Linux, Security Controls, Windows Servers, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Package and Software Management, Databases

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Designing and Building BI Solutions with Oracle BI 12c

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Database Development, Business Reporting, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Report Writing, Content Performance Analysis, Data Presentation, Metadata Management, Data Validation, Database Administration, Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Digital Forensics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Technical Communication, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Cyber Risk, Image Analysis, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 288 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

    3.9 stars, 242 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (242) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, Data Wrangling, AI Integrations, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 999 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (999) · 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

  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI-Powered Personal Productivity System: SkillsBooster Academy
  • The AI-Powered Scrum Master: Scrum Alliance
  • Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems: EDUCBA
  • Designing and Building BI Solutions with Oracle BI 12c: Packt
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: STARWEAVER
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London

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