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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

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Enterprise Security, Network Switches, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Human Factors in AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation

    4.7 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (250) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services, Network Security

    4.8 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Scalability, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.6 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.6 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (279) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, User Accounts, Software Installation, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, File Management, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, General Networking, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Network Support, Computing Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Azure, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Microservices, Natural Language Processing, Serverless Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Distributed Computing

    3.3 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (33) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming, Persistence, Operational Efficiency

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Human Factors in AI: Duke University
  • Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification: IBM
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals: Red Hat
  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Edureka
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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