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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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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Applications, Azure DevOps, Containerization, API Design, Docker (Software), Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Browser Compatibility

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
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    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Web Services

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Administration, Application Security, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Load Balancing, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Legal Risk, Business Metrics, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Big Data

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing, Data Validation, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Network Protocols, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    808 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, System Configuration, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • JavaScript Security Refreshers: Infosec
  • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Azure: Network Security: Whizlabs
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations : AI CERTs
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud

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