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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

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Architecture Review, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Incident Response, IAM, and AWS Service Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cloud Standards, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD

    ★ 4.7 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Application Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Encryption, Cloud API, Security Awareness, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Authentications, Data Security, Hardening, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Persistence, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking, User Accounts

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Threat Management, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Design solutions with security best practices and priorities: Whizlabs
  • Managing Incident Response, IAM, and AWS Service Security: Packt
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Português: Google Cloud
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera

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