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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

    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Systems Development, Timelines, Requirements Management, Cost Estimation, Business Planning, Systems Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Management, IT Management, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Systems Thinking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.3 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

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

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

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Harden Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (412) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation, Communication Planning

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

    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

  • Blockchain Security: Infosec
  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Development Part 1: Northeastern University
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • Security Hardening: Google
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Harden Workspace Security: Coursera

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