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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Culture Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management

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    Advanced · Specialization · 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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    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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    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Development & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Development Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, White-Box Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Systems Reliability & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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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

  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Web Application Security: Microsoft
  • Agentic AI Development & Security: Coursera
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft
  • AI Systems Reliability & Security: Coursera

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