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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Threat Hunting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Splunk, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Sentinel Advanced Course - Secure Azure Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Continuous Integration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Windows PowerShell, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    209 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Unleash Team Potential: Assess Learning Needs Using GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, People Development, Training Programs, AI Enablement, Employee Training, Talent Management, Team Management, Performance Analysis, Needs Assessment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Business Management, Supervised Learning, Market Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Market Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Kendra Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Amazon Web Services, Information Management, Technical Documentation, Natural Language Processing, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Threat Hunting Techniques: Starweaver
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Sentinel Advanced Course - Secure Azure Like a Pro: Packt
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF): Packt
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • Unleash Team Potential: Assess Learning Needs Using GenAI: Google Cloud
  • Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success: Northeastern University
  • Artificial Intelligence: Illinois Tech

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