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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Centers, Data Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Engineering, Cyber Risk, Service Level

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    626 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Development & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Security, Automation and Optimization on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Natural Language Processing, Key Management, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    303 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Change Control, Digital Forensics, Scenario Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Exploit development, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, AI Integrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Security & Enrollment with Intune

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Pearson
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Agentic AI Development & Security: Coursera
  • Security, Automation and Optimization on AWS: Packt
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations: Infosec
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University

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