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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Databases and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Databases, Management Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Security Awareness, Cloud Platforms, Database Management, Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Information Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.7 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Automation, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Document Management, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design

    ★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Security Awareness, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Technology, Computer Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions

    ★ 4.8 (6.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Storage, Databases, Operational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Processing, SQL, NoSQL, Data Science

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Digital Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Service Level, Cloud Standards, Cloud Hosting

    ★ 4.8 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Cybersecurity: Careers & Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, AI Security, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Incident Response and Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Enterprise AI Governance, Ethics & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, AI Security, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Data Governance, Performance Measurement, ISO/IEC 27001, Internal Auditing, Cloud Security, Policy Development, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Threat Modeling

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Databases and the Cloud: Pearson
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Cybersecurity: Careers & Threats: John Wiley & Sons

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