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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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Popular Information Security Courses and Certifications


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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, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    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, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    917 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, File Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Integrity, Malware Protection, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Linux, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Data Storage Technologies, Wireless Networks, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, OSI Models, Business Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Automated Cyber Security Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University

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