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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Systems and Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Analysis, IT Management, Process Improvement, Business Technologies, Business Process Reengineering, IT Infrastructure, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Business Solutions, Operating Systems, Process Management, Digital Transformation, Information Privacy, Systems Thinking, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Interpreting and Reporting Financial Information

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Auditors Report, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Balance Sheet, Annual Reports, Auditing, Financial Data, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, Budgeting, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Management, Training Programs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Change Control, Cryptography, Cloud Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    4.6 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Linux, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Development, Network Security, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • P

    Pearson

    Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Organizational Strategy, Decision Support Systems, Business Systems, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Relaying Information

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Language Competency, Cooking, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Concision, Grammar, Meal Planning And Preparation, Education Software and Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Bachelor in Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Cloud-Native Computing, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ideation, DevSecOps

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • P

    Pearson

    Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Management Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Social Media Management, Information Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Innovation, Brand Management, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Networking, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Spring Security

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth, Secure Coding, Single Sign-On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Cloud Security, Build Tools, Gradle, Authentications, Cloud-Native Computing, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Spring Boot, Database Development, Java, Kubernetes

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Cryptography

    4.7 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Information Systems and Business Strategy: John Wiley & Sons
  • Interpreting and Reporting Financial Information: John Wiley & Sons
  • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Master of Information Technology: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Information Systems: Pearson
  • Intermediate English: Relaying Information: Voxy
  • Bachelor in Information Technology: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems: Pearson

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