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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, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Usability, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Information Assurance, Information Privacy, Network Security, Business Ethics, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Data Governance, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Vendor Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    A General Approach to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Packt
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson

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