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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Dashboard, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Communication, Business Metrics, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, IT Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Regulatory Requirements, Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, USB, Payment Systems, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security Ops, Identity, and Compliance capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Authentications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Application Performance Management, Key Management, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking, User Accounts

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets: Alex Genadinik
  • Design Security Ops, Identity, and Compliance capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google

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