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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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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Network Engineering, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    920 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Planning and Managing Information Systems Dev: Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
  • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Information Theory & Games: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • JavaScript Security Part 3: Infosec
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • End User Security Awareness: Packt
  • Software Security Testing: Packt
  • Planning and Managing Information Systems Dev: Assessment: Northeastern University
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System

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