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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


  • 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
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    4.8 stars, 567 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (567) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Generative Model Architectures, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    4.8 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Secure Infrastructure & Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, vSphere Networking and Storage, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, System Monitoring, Data Security, Virtualization, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Encryption, Dashboard

    4.9 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (55) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Data Architecture

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Generative Model Architectures, Data Security, Computer Science, OSI Models, Data Store, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Network Protocols, Software Development

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 100K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (100K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security+ 701 - Hands-On Cybersecurity Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Security, Unix Commands, Shell Script

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud Foundations & Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Cloud Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Data Store, Cloud Platforms, Personally Identifiable Information, Database Architecture and Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtualization, File Systems, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Hardening, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Data Storage, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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

  • Identity and Zero Trust Architecture: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Secure Infrastructure & Virtualization: EDUCBA
  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection: Microsoft
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Security+ 701 - Hands-On Cybersecurity Lab Series: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft

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