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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

    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, End User Training and Support, Human Factors, Behavioral Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    AWS プロフェッショナルのための Google Cloud IAM とネットワーキング

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Routing, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Firewall

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    GKE에서 확장 가능한 워크로드 관리

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Istio, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, AI Integrations, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Authentications, Configuration Management, Scalability, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (CV0-004) Exam Prep Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Development, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos com o Cloud Run Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Authentications, Event-Driven Programming, Operational Databases, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Certified Salesforce Administrator Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Provisioning, Application Deployment, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Customer Relationship Management, Data Validation, Business Process Automation, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing Architecture, Workflow Management, Business Reporting, Data Migration, Data Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Mainframe Technologies, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Database Management Systems, Hardware Architecture, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, System Programming, Linux, Control Panels

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    373 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Cloud Management, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cyber Security Policies, Single Sign-On (SSO), System Configuration, Google Workspace, Event Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • AWS プロフェッショナルのための Google Cloud IAM とネットワーキング: Google Cloud
  • GKE에서 확장 가능한 워크로드 관리: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (CV0-004) Exam Prep Course: Packt
  • Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos com o Cloud Run Functions: Google Cloud
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • The Complete Certified Salesforce Administrator Guide: Packt
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM

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