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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


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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, DevOps, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Load Balancing

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Data Integrity, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Sciences

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

  • P

    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture for Cloud and Mobile

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewall, Cloud Solutions, Endpoint Security, Load Balancing, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Works, Supply Chain, Pollution Prevention, Economic Development

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Security Architecture for Cloud and Mobile: John Wiley & Sons

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