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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 Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Containerization, Authentications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Malware Protection

    ★ 4.5 (707) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, YAML, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Storage, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Authentications

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Network Administration, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, AI Security, Security Strategy, IT Automation, Mobile Security

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (262) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, User Provisioning, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments: Packt
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110): CertNexus
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3: Pearson

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