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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


  • I

    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Security and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, Compliance Reporting, User Accounts, Application Development, Mobile Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Application Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Governance, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Application Security, Machine Learning Methods, Digital Assets

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    416 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Network Security and Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Salesforce Security and Layouts: LearnKartS
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices : LearnQuest

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