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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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    CertNexus

    CSC: Software Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Threat Modeling, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Threat Management, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Containerization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    LLM Security and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Data Governance, Security Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security, Governance & DevOps

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Model Training, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security, Digital Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Prometheus (Software), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Application Deployment, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Governance

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CSC: Software Security Essentials: CertNexus
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • LLM Security and Vulnerabilities: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • AWS Security Governance at Scale: Amazon Web Services
  • Security, Governance & DevOps: Microsoft
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes: Packt
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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