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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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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot, Entra Identity & Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Enterprise Application Management, Responsible AI, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AI Integrations, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Zero Trust Network Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Security Management

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    318 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Information Management, Data Maintenance, Systems Administration, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Operating System Administration, Authentications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Server Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Security Management, Data Mapping, IT Security Architecture, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Generative Model Architectures, Data Security, Computer Science, OSI Models, Data Store, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Network Protocols, Software Development

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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Automation, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Document Management, Graphical Tools

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

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Crisis Intervention, Vulnerability Assessments, Triage, Technical Communication, Resilience, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Culture Transformation, Public Cloud, Technology Strategies, Cloud Security, Data Mapping, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Cloud Hosting, Image Analysis, Cloud Solutions

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Zero Trust Network Access, Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Security Architecture Review, Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Identity and Zero Trust Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Key Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Gap Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Copilot, Entra Identity & Access Management: Whizlabs
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide: Packt
  • Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection: Microsoft
  • Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery: Macquarie University
  • Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architecture: Microsoft

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