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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 Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Real Time Data, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Generative AI Agents, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Networking, Malware Protection, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    707 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Architecture Review, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, vSAN ESA, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide: Packt
  • Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025: Packt
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português: Google Cloud
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Security in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft

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