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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

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Authentications, Change Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Health Information Management, Cloud Security, Health Care, Data Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data, Scalability, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Records, Data Management, Data Sharing, Clinical Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Interoperability, Security Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Cryptography, Data Validation, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Data Integrity, Federated Learning, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Discussion Facilitation, Data Sharing, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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