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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

    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 351 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Application Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Encryption, Incident Management, Security Management, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Equities, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Securities (Finance), Asset Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Security and Crime: Understanding a Complex World

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Corporate Strategy, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Governance, Asset Protection, Cyber Attacks, International Relations, Cyber Security Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Human Factors (Security), Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Physical Security & Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Account Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Data Governance, Security Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Operational Excellence, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Machine Learning Methods, Application Security, iOS Development, Digital Analysis

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Routing, Network Devices, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Security and Crime: Understanding a Complex World: Sage Publications
  • Physical Security & Identity Management: Total Seminars
  • AWS Security Governance at Scale: Amazon Web Services
  • Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Packt
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University

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