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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Understanding Google Cloud Operations and Security בעברית

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Information Technology Operations, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Access, DevOps, Data Security, Financial Controls, Cybersecurity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Knowledge of Apple Software, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Network Protocols, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Data Security, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, YAML, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Storage, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Authentications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Containerization, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Understanding Google Cloud Operations and Security בעברית: Google Cloud
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt
  • Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments: Packt

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