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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.


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    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Application Security, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Security Strategy, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Offensive Security Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Firewall, Internet Of Things, Cloud Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Software, Software Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Services in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon CloudWatch, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Security Software, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • Offensive Security Using Python: Packt
  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Security-Driven Software Development: Packt
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • Security Services in AWS: Packt
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud

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