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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

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

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

  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Cryptography, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Network Model, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Business Economics, Information Technology, Data Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Accounting

    ★ 4.6 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security & Compliance on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Authentications, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Encryption, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    LLM Security and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Tool Calling, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Software Architecture, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity

    ★ 5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Security & Compliance on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals: Total Seminars

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