• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Information Security

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

    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Monitoring and Backup in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Monitoring, Cloud Engineering, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Monitoring, Data Storage, Query Languages

    ★ 4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (288) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

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

  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Password Cracking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Policies, Hardening, Encryption, Network Security, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cryptography, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Drupal

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Analytics, Data Analysis

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

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Application Development, Test Tools, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Software Design Patterns

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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

  • I

    IBM

    Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Access, Data Loss Prevention, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Management, Data Integrity, Security Controls

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Cryptographic Protocols, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Active Directory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Infrastructure Automation with Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…287288289…787

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

  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera
  • Monitoring and Backup in Azure : Whizlabs
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Management: Meta
  • Ethical Password Cracking: Packt
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Learn Enterprise Data Storage with IBM Storage Scale: IBM

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok