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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


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    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology Architecture, Procurement, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, IT Management, Risk Analysis, Purchasing, Project Management, Information Systems, Communication Planning, Management Information Systems, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    End User Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Email Security, Wireless Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security & Compliance on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Security & Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Authentications, Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Engineering, Security Software, Human Factors (Security), Safety Standards, Operational Performance Management, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Servers, System Configuration, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Network Support, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), System Implementation, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Information Assurance, Verification And Validation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Change Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Strategic Edge Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • End User Security Awareness: Packt
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security & Compliance on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Security & Operational Procedures: Total Seminars
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt

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