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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

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    US Healthcare, Finance, and Education Privacy Laws and Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Data Loss Prevention, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting, Child Welfare, Surveys, Informed Consent, Security Controls, Loss Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Storage, Databases, Operational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Processing, SQL, NoSQL, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Databases and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Databases, Management Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Security Awareness, Cloud Platforms, Database Management, Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Information Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Identity and Zero Trust Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Key Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Gap Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Terraform, Cloud Management, Dashboard Creation, Prompt Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration

    4.7 stars, 27K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Webhook Security, Proxy Servers, Jira (Software), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Package and Software Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, Shell Script, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, System Support

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    Automotive Cybersecurity with ISO/SAE 21434

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Threat Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Incident Response, Verification And Validation, Technical Standard, Systems Development Life Cycle

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Enterprise AI Governance, Ethics & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Storytelling, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Security Strategy, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Modeling, Policy Development, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • US Healthcare, Finance, and Education Privacy Laws and Rules: Infosec
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Databases and the Cloud: Pearson
  • Identity and Zero Trust Architecture: Microsoft
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Mastering Linux Administration: Packt

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