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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

    Getting started with Flutter Development

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks, Web Development, Network Security

    ★ 4.2 (183) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Solution Architecture, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (122) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Cloud Applications, Database Application, Cloud Security, Data Storage, User Provisioning, Computing Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Data Security, Authorization (Computing)

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Network Routing, Security Controls, Load Balancing, Infrastructure Security, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Governance, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Disaster Recovery Planning for Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Benchmarking, Business Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Information Assurance, Data Maintenance, Data Strategy, Procedure Development, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Program Standards, Personally Identifiable Information, Crisis Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.6 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Language Competency, Social Skills, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Professional Development

    ★ 4.7 (10K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MongoDB Inc.

    Introduction to MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Systems, Database Development, Operational Databases, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Databases, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Database Administration, Data Modeling, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Application Development

    ★ 4.6 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    ★ 2.7 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Automation, Campaign Planning, HubSpot CRM, Information Privacy, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.3 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting started with Flutter Development: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations: Oracle
  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Disaster Recovery Planning for Organizations: Coursera
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to MongoDB: MongoDB Inc.
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec

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