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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


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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Network Administration, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Deployment, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Software Versioning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OAuth, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Qualys, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, SonarQube, Personally Identifiable Information

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, User Provisioning, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110): CertNexus
  • Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments: Packt
  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy: Packt

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