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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


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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Virtualization, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The Art of Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Innovation, Decision Making, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Software, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Threat Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Security Controls, Key Management, Cloud Standards, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Whizlabs

    Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OAuth, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Qualys, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, SonarQube, Personally Identifiable Information

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, AI Security

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · 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

  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Getting Started with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • The Art of Cyber Security: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation: John Wiley & Sons
  • Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure: Whizlabs

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