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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

    4.7 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, OAuth, Security Architecture Review, Security Requirements Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Security Testing, AI Integrations, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Security Awareness, Python Programming, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Crisis Management, Generative AI, LLM Application, Incident Response, Responsible AI, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity

    4.8 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Care, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Container Technologies Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Technologies, Software Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Technology Architecture, Data Architecture, Security Software, Information Architecture, Software Development, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Applied AI in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI Security, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Productivity, Generative AI, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Awareness, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Database Design, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Cybersecurity and AI Compliance: Safety, Ethics, Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Building, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Leadership Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Team Collaboration, AI literacy, AI Security, Regulatory Compliance, Safety and Security, Model Evaluation, Accountability Frameworks, Governance, Philanthropy

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    STARWEAVER

    Cybersecurity Implementation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Implementation, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, User Provisioning, Event Monitoring, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Designing Secure Applications Using the OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Application Design, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Access, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Secure AI by Design for GenAI Systems and Agentic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Management, Agentic systems, Security Testing, LLM Application, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software Design: STARWEAVER
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance: Infosec
  • Container Technologies Foundations: Macquarie University
  • Applied AI in Cybersecurity: Chegg Skills
  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • Cybersecurity and AI Compliance: Safety, Ethics, Awareness: SkillUp
  • Cybersecurity Implementation Essentials: STARWEAVER

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