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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

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, AI powered creativity, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Responsible AI, Software Architecture, Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 15K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (15K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Predictive Modeling, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Threat Modeling, Application Security, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Linux, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cryptography, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, File Systems, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    AB-900: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Copilot, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Agentic Workflows, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cost Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Compliance Auditing, Data Security, Project Implementation, Audit Planning, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, File Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Application Development, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 49K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (49K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of AI Privacy and Blockchain: Madecraft
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AB-900: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals: Packt
  • PCI DSS v4.0.0 Fundamentals & Compliance Guide: Packt
  • Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, Governance & Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM

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