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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Clinical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Hardening, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Hardware, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Informatics, Usability, Interoperability, Telehealth, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computerized Physician Order Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Security & Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Authentications, Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Engineering, Security Software, Human Factors (Security), Safety Standards, Operational Performance Management, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Network Administration, Key Management, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (660) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Dev: Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health: University of Michigan
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Security & Operational Procedures: Total Seminars
  • Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security: Whizlabs
  • Software Security Testing: Packt
  • JavaScript Security Part 3: Infosec
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Dev: Assessment: Northeastern University
  • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs

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