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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Communications

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Spring Boot, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, MongoDB, UI Components, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Test Tools, Authentications, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.3 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON

    ★ 4.4 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Collaborative Software, Design Specifications, Network Model, Design, Design and Product, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Deployment Scenarios with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Federated Learning, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Embeddings

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: VMware vSAN, vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, vCenter Server Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Server Administration, Network Security

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Meet - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Discussion Facilitation, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Live Streaming, Control Panels, Scheduling, Data Sharing, System Configuration

    ★ 4.9 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Write basic ansible playbooks

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software Installation, File Management, IT Automation, YAML, System Configuration, DevOps

    ★ 4.4 (26) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Business Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Global Marketing, Business Process, Financial Statement Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Brand Strategy, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (398) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Systems Integration, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Validation, Data Management

    ★ 4.2 (777) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information security courses

  • Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection: University of Colorado System
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3: Pearson
  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
  • Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Unleashed: Packt
  • Advanced Deployment Scenarios with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Learn about VMware Environments on GCP: Board Infinity
  • Google Meet - Español: Google Cloud
  • Write basic ansible playbooks: Coursera
  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech

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