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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

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Browser Compatibility, Program Development, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Software, Linux, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Software Development

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, VMware ESX Servers, IT Infrastructure, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, vCenter Server Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, Data Maintenance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon S3, Network Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Integration, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Cloud Solutions, Network Planning And Design, Data Storage, Cloud Platforms, AWS CloudFormation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tencent Cloud

    Tencent Cloud Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases, Public Cloud, Cloud Standards, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

    4.7 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (664) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Enterprise AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Business Writing, AI literacy, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Report Writing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), LLM Application, Data Ethics, Writing, AI Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Model Optimization, Risking, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Paragraph Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, MySQL, Systems Administration, Database Management, Network Architecture, Network Security, Configuration Management, Resource Management, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02: Packt
  • Tencent Cloud Practitioner: Tencent Cloud
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Enterprise AI Strategy: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: Classification: University of Washington
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
  • English for Paragraph Writing: Arizona State University

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