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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

    Packt

    Designing Secure Applications Using the OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Application Design, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Access, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Governance, MongoDB, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Data Store

    4.6 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Privacy and Secure AI Operations

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Architecture Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Audit Working Papers, Threat Modeling, Record Keeping, Vulnerability Management, AI literacy, Hardening, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Applied AI in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI Security, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Productivity, Generative AI, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Awareness, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, File Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

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

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Linux, TCP/IP, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Terraform, Cloud Management, Dashboard Creation, Prompt Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration

    4.7 stars, 27K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Cloud Management, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cyber Security Policies, Single Sign-On (SSO), System Configuration, Google Workspace, Event Monitoring

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing Secure Applications Using the OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • Privacy and Secure AI Operations: Microsoft
  • Applied AI in Cybersecurity: Chegg Skills
  • Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, Governance & Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques: Packt
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer: Google Cloud

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