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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

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (232) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Entra ID Fundamentals and Identity Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Authentications, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud-Based Integration, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Fundamentos de ciberseguridad

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Dashboard, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Snowflake Schema, Data Lakes, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Administration, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Access, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Data Migration, DevOps, Dataflow, Cloud Management, CI/CD, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Redis, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management, Google Analytics, Analytics, SQL, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8 stars, 123K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (123K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Enterprise Security

    4.5 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Networking: Device Setup, Services, and VLANs

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Cisco Routing: Static, Dynamic & Advanced Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, System Configuration, Authentications, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Incident Management, Memory Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · 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

  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Microsoft Entra ID Fundamentals and Identity Administration: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentos de ciberseguridad: Universidad de Palermo
  • Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam Prep: Packt
  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer: Whizlabs
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Cisco Networking: Device Setup, Services, and VLANs: Packt

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