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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 California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Web Application Security Crash Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Authentications, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Threat Detection, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Record Keeping, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Remote Access Systems, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Secure Coding, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Risk Analysis, CI/CD

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Web Application Security Crash Training: Simplilearn
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Security Essentials for Modern Developers: Coursera
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Network Security, Access Control, and Automation: Packt
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance: Packt
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka

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