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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


  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, General Networking, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Computer Networks: Implementation & Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Security Engineering, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Management Accounting, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.7 (810) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Architecture & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing Architecture, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Security Strategy, User Provisioning, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Application Management, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Cloud Security, General Networking, DevSecOps, Cryptography

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Group Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Security: Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, Model Optimization, Incident Response, LLM Application, Hardening, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Computer Networks: Implementation & Security: EDUCBA
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Security Architecture & Operations: Packt
  • Advanced Security Architecture: Packt
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis

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