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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

    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, AI Integrations

    ★ 4 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Cybersecurity basics for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Cryptography, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Human Factors (Security), Data Ethics, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security in the World of AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Risking, Artificial Intelligence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Campus BBVA

    Data & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Security Awareness, Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Authentications, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Information Management, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Threat Management, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, Asset Management, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cloud Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Asset Protection, Cloud Computing, Change Control, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Validation, Project Risk Management, Business Continuity, Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, System Testing, System Implementation, Information Management, Data Integrity, Software Development Methodologies, Program Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Performance Reporting, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Cybersecurity basics for everyone: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Security in the World of AI: Google Cloud
  • Data & Cybersecurity: Campus BBVA
  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 3: Pearson

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