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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Petroleum Industry, Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis

    4.9 stars, 541 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    4.6 stars, 297 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (297) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Systems Design, Design Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Physics

    4.3 stars, 343 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (343) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Fractal Analytics

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, IT Security Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing), Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, Software Design, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, Cloud Deployment, Security Requirements Analysis, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 103

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Splunk, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Performance Tuning, Geospatial Mapping, Wireframing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Prototyping, JSON

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Workflow Management, Billing, Automation, User Accounts

    4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Data Centers, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), vSphere Networking and Storage, Network Switches, Cloud Services, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Computing Platforms, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Server Administration, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Redshift Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing

    4.5 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Networking and Migration in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Management, IT Automation, Data Migration, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Architecture and Administration

    5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

    4.6 stars, 249 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (249) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy

    4.6 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery: Fractal Analytics
  • Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications: Packt
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 103: Splunk Inc.
  • Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending: Coursera
  • Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Amazon Redshift Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • Networking and Migration in Azure: SkillUp

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