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Internet Security Courses

Internet Security courses can help you learn about network security protocols, encryption techniques, and threat detection methods. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity.

Popular Internet Security Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Threat Management, Encryption, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Patch Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.9 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

    4.6 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    4.8 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Java Programming

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Network Administration, Key Management, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Hardening, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Shell Script, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Security Controls, Hardware Troubleshooting, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, LLM Application, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI

    4.1 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management, Incident Response

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security: Whizlabs
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Packt
  • Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec

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