{"id":37651,"date":"2023-05-19T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/?p=37651"},"modified":"2025-01-27T08:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:06:26","slug":"best-information-security-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/best-information-security-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Information Security Courses [2025 Career Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Information security is one of the fastest-growing subsets of cybersecurity. And given that it\u2019s a skill that\u2019s transferable across so many different industries, information security analysts will always be in demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to acquire some of these in-demand skills, then you have plenty of options, including a traditional four-year degree, learning on your own, and online courses. But if getting a bachelor&#8217;s degree is too costly and time-consuming, and if the idea of learning information security on your own sounds daunting, then you should definitely consider an online course. The only problem with these online courses is that there are so many available\u2014how do you know which one is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this guide. Below, we\u2019ll tell you all about the 13 best information security courses, and what makes each of them great, so that you can choose the course that\u2019s best for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Information Security Course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An Information Security (InfoSec) course covers the processes that organizations use to protect digital information. In addition to InfoSec processes, you\u2019ll learn all about data security workflows, digital signature authentication, program security, network security architecture, and cryptography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13 Best Information Security Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following list of information security and cybersecurity courses features options for individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-no-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no cybersecurity experience<\/a> and courses for beginners, as well as those with existing cybersecurity knowledge. With some of these cybersecurity courses, you will be ready to apply for some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/highest-paying-cybersecurity-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highest-paying cybersecurity jobs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_39774\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"39774\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"13 Best Information Security Courses\"            id=\"footable_39774\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1530974452_39774\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_39774 ninja_table_unique_id_1530974452_39774 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 xs\">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 xs\">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_company \">Company<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_bootcamp \">Course<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_rank xs\">Rank<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_price xs\">Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_button \">Details<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"793\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_793\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/springboard-logo-copy.png\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/springboard-logo-copy.png\",\"alt_text\":\"springboard-logo-copy\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/springboard-logo-copy.png, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/springboard-logo-copy.png, springboard-logo-copy<\/td><td>Cyber Security Career Track<\/td><td>4.65<\/td><td>$15,314<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/cyber-security-career-track\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"794\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_794\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/ibm-logo.png\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/ibm-logo.png\",\"alt_text\":\"ibm-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ibm-logo.png, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ibm-logo.png, ibm-logo<\/td><td>IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><td>$143<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/professional-certificates\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"795\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_795\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/heimdal-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/heimdal-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"heimdal-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/heimdal-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/heimdal-logo.jpg, heimdal-logo<\/td><td>Cyber Security for Beginners<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>https:\/\/cybersecuritycourse.co\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"796\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_796\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"edx\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, edx<\/td><td>Cybersecurity Fundamentals<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1345<\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"805\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_805\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/sans-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/sans-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"sans-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sans-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sans-logo.jpg, sans-logo<\/td><td>Cyber Aces Free Cyber Security Training Course<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.sans.org\/cyberaces\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"797\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_797\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"edx\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, edx<\/td><td>Practice cybersecurity with real-world scenarios<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1436<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.edx.org\/micromasters\/ritx-cybersecurity<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"798\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_798\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/harvard-university-logo.png\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/harvard-university-logo.png\",\"alt_text\":\"harvard-university-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/harvard-university-logo.png, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/harvard-university-logo.png, harvard-university-logo<\/td><td>Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1293<\/td><td>https:\/\/harvardx-onlinecourses.getsmarter.com\/presentations\/lp\/harvard-cybersecurity-online-short-course\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"799\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_799\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/station-x-logo-e1671236004105.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/station-x-logo-e1671236004105.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"station-x-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/station-x-logo-e1671236004105.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/station-x-logo-e1671236004105.jpg, station-x-logo<\/td><td>Platform Explorer of Cyber Security Courses<\/td><td>4.8<\/td><td>$1199<\/td><td>https:\/\/courses.stationx.net\/p\/explorer<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"800\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_800\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/edx.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"edx\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/edx.jpg, edx<\/td><td>Essentials of Cybersecurity<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$717<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.edx.org\/professional-certificate\/uwashingtonx-essentials-cybersecurity<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"801\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_801\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/cybrary.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/cybrary.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"cybrary\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cybrary.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cybrary.jpg, cybrary<\/td><td>Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity<\/td><td>3.9<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.cybrary.it\/course\/introduction-to-it-and-cybersecurity\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"802\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_802\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/giac-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/giac-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"giac-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/giac-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/giac-logo.jpg, giac-logo<\/td><td>GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$8275<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.giac.org\/certifications\/security-essentials-gsec\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"803\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_803\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/udemy-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/udemy-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"udemy-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/udemy-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/udemy-logo.jpg, udemy-logo<\/td><td>The Complete Cyber Security Course: Hackers Exposed!<\/td><td>4.5<\/td><td>$42.50<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"804\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_804\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"isc\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, isc<\/td><td>(ISC)\u00b2 CCSP (2022 Update)<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$299<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/skills\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/cyber-security-career-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springboard: Cybersecurity Bootcamp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1722\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-bootcamp.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- springboard\" class=\"wp-image-37652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-bootcamp.jpg 1722w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-bootcamp-380x131.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-bootcamp-380x131.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1722px) 100vw, 1722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursereport.com\/schools\/springboard#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.64<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SwitchUp: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.switchup.org\/bootcamps\/springboard?page=1#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.68<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CareerKarma: <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/schools\/springboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.65<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average: 4.65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Springboard\u2019s online cybersecurity bootcamp is a beginner-to-advanced course that covers 380 hours of study, with pre-recorded sessions. You can also complete a capstone project as part of the course. By the end of the course, you will have a cybersecurity portfolio to show hiring managers. Bootcamp graduates see an average salary increase of $22,000 per year after completing the course and find the self-paced schedule ideal for those who want an intensive yet flexible approach. Springboard has a job guarantee, so you\u2019ll get a refund if you don\u2019t land a job after completing the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9 my-5\" itemprop=\"video\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/vFGE9W4UKiw\/sddefault.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"YouTube video player for vFGE9W4UKiw\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100%;height:100%\" data-yt-facade=\"1\" \/><div class=\"yt-facade\" style=\"position:absolute;z-index:2;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.2)\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"72\" style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%, -50%);\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.58 7.19c-.23-.86-.91-1.54-1.77-1.77C18.25 5 12 5 12 5s-6.25 0-7.81.42c-.86.23-1.54.91-1.77 1.77C2 8.75 2 12 2 12s0 3.25.42 4.81c.23.86.91 1.54 1.77 1.77C5.75 19 12 19 12 19s6.25 0 7.81-.42c.86-.23 1.54-.91 1.77-1.77C22 15.25 22 12 22 12s0-3.25-.42-4.81zM10 15V9l5.2 3-5.2 3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Learn Cybersecurity While Juggling a Day Job\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-yt-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vFGE9W4UKiw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/is-cyber-security-hard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity can be hard to learn<\/a>, so this course is ideal for those looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing course and perpetual career support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$9,900-$15,314<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/cyber-security-career-track\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/professional-certificates\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1158\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst-professional-certificate.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-37653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst-professional-certificate.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst-professional-certificate-380x125.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst-professional-certificate-380x125.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>4.6 (based on 7,435 ratings on the course website)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skills-you-will-gain-from-cybersecurity-course.jpg\" alt=\"professional course by IBM cybersecurity courses\" class=\"wp-image-38416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skills-you-will-gain-from-cybersecurity-course.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skills-you-will-gain-from-cybersecurity-course-380x156.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skills-you-will-gain-from-cybersecurity-course-380x156.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This professional course by IBM constitutes eight online cybersecurity courses that cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introductory concepts and other foundational knowledge related to cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity roles and tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber threat intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get access to case studies while you complete a capstone project. If you complete all the courses, including the capstone project, you will be ready to take on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-job-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity analyst<\/a> roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is great for those without any cybersecurity experience whatsoever. And, if you later decide that you want to get a degree, you can put these credits towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree at the University of North Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose among the following course timelines: 1 month, three months, or six months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$48 (one month), $95(three months), and $143(6 months)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/professional-certificates\/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritycourse.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heimdal Security: Cyber Security for Beginners<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1252\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-learn-from-heimdal.jpg\" alt=\"Heimdal Security: Cyber Security for Beginners\" class=\"wp-image-38419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-learn-from-heimdal.jpg 1252w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-learn-from-heimdal-380x210.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-learn-from-heimdal-380x210.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>G2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/heimdal-security\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gartner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/reviews\/market\/endpoint-detection-and-response-solutions\/vendor\/heimdal-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capterra: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/215654\/Heimdal-Threat-Prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average: 4.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique course is delivered right to your inbox. You will receive twenty lessons in your inbox every two days for five weeks. These lessons contain an overview of cybersecurity systems and common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/common-cybersecurity-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity terms<\/a>. You will learn how to pick the right antivirus software and identify security gaps in your systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course creator, Heimdal Security, provides cybersecurity services across the world. All the advice packed into the course is based on the millions of vulnerabilities and home security systems they analyze daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is not a career-oriented course, you\u2019ll definitely learn some tips and tricks that even seasoned cybersecurity professionals may not know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>5 weeks&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritycourse.co\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NYU: MicroBachelors\u00ae Program in Cybersecurity Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microbachelors-program-in-cybersecurity-fundamentals.jpg\" alt=\"NYU: MicroBachelors\u00ae Program in Cybersecurity Fundamentals\" class=\"wp-image-38423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microbachelors-program-in-cybersecurity-fundamentals.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microbachelors-program-in-cybersecurity-fundamentals-380x332.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microbachelors-program-in-cybersecurity-fundamentals-380x332.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This program, a bundle of nine online cybersecurity courses, teaches the fundamental concepts of access control, secure systems\u2019 analysis, vulnerability checks done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/how-to-become-a-vulnerability-analyst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vulnerability analysts<\/a>, and cryptography. You will learn penetration testing and also understand how to report findings related to risk analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is great for those who want to get the CompTIA\u2019s Security+ certification, as this course covers most of the relevant material for the cybersecurity certification exam. You also get an exam voucher applicable towards the cost for exam attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1 year, at the recommended study rate of 8-10 hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$1345<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/cyberaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SANS Cyber Aces Free Cyber Security Training Course<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1459\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/learn-the-fundamentals-of-cybersecurity.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- SANS Cyber Aces\" class=\"wp-image-37669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/learn-the-fundamentals-of-cybersecurity.jpg 1459w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/learn-the-fundamentals-of-cybersecurity-380x173.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/learn-the-fundamentals-of-cybersecurity-380x173.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1459px) 100vw, 1459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This self-paced online course thoroughly covers Linux and Windows, reviewing the various configurations, software security and settings, and commands. It also covers network fundamentals, including masking, routing, communication, and transport. In the final section of this course, you\u2019ll learn about Bash, PowerShell, and Python. With each video lesson, you get a handout for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bg-leaf-50 p-4 my-3\"><h4 class=\"fw-bold text-center\">Get To Know Other\tCybersecurity Students<\/h4><div class=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\"><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/eric-rivera\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1682908908\/Student%20Success\/Eric_Rivera.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Rivera\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Eric Rivera<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">IAM Security Specialist at Dearborn Group<\/p><\/div><div class=\"w-100 d-block d-md-none mt-3\"><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/eric-rivera\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col d-none d-md-block\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/vianey-luna\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1629203192\/Student%20Success\/Vianey_Luna.png\" alt=\"Vianey Luna\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Vianey Luna<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">IT Security Specialist at Cooper Machinery Services<\/p><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/vianey-luna\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col d-none d-md-block\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/jose-mendoza\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1680558225\/Jose_Mendoza.jpg\" alt=\"Jose Mendoza\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Jose Mendoza<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">Cyber Security Career Track Student at Springboard<\/p><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/jose-mendoza\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for beginners looking for a conceptual understanding of the basic concepts or have been self-taught so far and are looking to cement their knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The course content spans about nine hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/cyberaces\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/micromasters\/ritx-cybersecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RIT: MicroMasters\u00ae Program in Cybersecurity<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/micromaster-program-for-cybersecurity.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- RIT\" class=\"wp-image-37670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/micromaster-program-for-cybersecurity.jpg 903w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/micromaster-program-for-cybersecurity-380x197.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/micromaster-program-for-cybersecurity-380x197.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This bundle of five graduate-level courses covers information security risk management and network security solutions. After covering cybersecurity basics, you\u2019ll learn about quantitative and qualitative methodologies for risk management, contingency planning, and intrusion detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is self-paced but does have deadlines for assignments, so it\u2019s great for those looking for both flexibility and accountability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>10 months, with a recommended average of 10-12 hours of learning per week. This includes the capstone project spanning eight weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$1436<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/micromasters\/ritx-cybersecurity\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harvardx-onlinecourses.getsmarter.com\/presentations\/lp\/harvard-cybersecurity-online-short-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Harvard\u2019s Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-managing-risk-1.jpg\" alt=\"Harvard\u2019s Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age\" class=\"wp-image-38427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-managing-risk-1.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-managing-risk-1-380x167.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cybersecurity-managing-risk-1-380x167.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cyberattacks-overview.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- Overview \" class=\"wp-image-37673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cyberattacks-overview.jpg 1456w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cyberattacks-overview-380x175.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cyberattacks-overview-380x175.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This course by Harvard centers around business risk regarding cyber threats. It covers the tenets of cyber risk management and how these are critical to protecting business systems and assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course focuses on the following aspects of risk management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analysis of an organization\u2019s risk profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to respond to cyberattacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication of security breaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Containment of cyberattacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal compliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall risk mitigation strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is designed for those in high-level business roles who want to understand how cyberattacks affect the various stakeholders of an organization. Technology experts or cybersecurity experts who want to transition to business roles will also benefit from this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>9 weeks, with the first week dedicated to orientation, with 8-12 hours of learning per week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$1293<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/harvardx-onlinecourses.getsmarter.com\/presentations\/lp\/harvard-cybersecurity-online-short-course\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.stationx.net\/p\/explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">StationX VIP Membership<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/course.station.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- StationX\" class=\"wp-image-37679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/course.station.jpg 1786w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/course.station-380x137.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/course.station-380x137.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1786px) 100vw, 1786px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Trustpilot: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/stationx.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VIP access at StationX unlocks a repository of cybersecurity training material, courses, and practice tests and exams. These include over a thousand classes, virtual labs, and advanced certification exam prep resources. Some of the areas of study are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Network hacking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/ethical-hacking-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethical hacking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endpoint protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>StationX has material to help you attempt the CompTIA Security+ certification, CompTIA CySA+ certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who want customized cybersecurity career support, hands-on experience, and a resource that covers all the vital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity certifications<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are about 240 courses of various durations, but you get yearly access to complete these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$1199 (currently available for $149\/year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.stationx.net\/p\/explorer\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/professional-certificate\/uwashingtonx-essentials-cybersecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">University of Washington: Professional Certificate in Essentials of Cybersecurity<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/essentials-of-cybersecurity.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- University of Washington\" class=\"wp-image-37681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/essentials-of-cybersecurity.jpg 922w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/essentials-of-cybersecurity-380x232.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/essentials-of-cybersecurity-380x232.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course by the University of Washington is a bundle of four courses. Put together, these courses will go over cybersecurity operations, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skills<\/a> that go into becoming a cybersecurity professional. You will also engage in a self-assessment project to identify which cybersecurity role is proper for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is ideal for beginners looking for an overview of the cybersecurity industry and a guide to transitioning into the field with goal-building and upskilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course will take about six months to complete, with a recommended commitment of 2-5 hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$717<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/professional-certificate\/uwashingtonx-essentials-cybersecurity\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybrary.it\/course\/introduction-to-it-and-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cybrary.it\/course\/introduction-to-it-and-cybersecurity\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cybrary: Introduction to IT &amp; Cybersecurity<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/introduction-to-it-cybersecurity-course.jpg\" alt=\"Cybrary: Introduction to IT &amp; Cybersecurity\" class=\"wp-image-38436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/introduction-to-it-cybersecurity-course.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/introduction-to-it-cybersecurity-course-380x225.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/introduction-to-it-cybersecurity-course-380x225.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gartner Peer Insights: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/reviews\/market\/security-awareness-computer-based-training\/vendor\/cybrary\/product\/online-cyber-security-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/cybrary\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trustpilot: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.cybrary.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average: 3.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The course goes over the key responsibilities of common cybersecurity roles, the tools that cybersecurity experts use, and the differences across these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity roles<\/a>. This course aims to help you identify one field you want to work in by the time you are done. You also get career support once you choose the field you are interested in. This cybersecurity career support includes interview prep, resume writing, and training for technical questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This beginner-friendly course is great for anyone who is interested in cybersecurity but isn\u2019t yet sure what niche they want to work in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is a little under 2 hours long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cybrary.it\/course\/introduction-to-it-and-cybersecurity\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giac.org\/certification\/security-essentials-gsec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GIAC Security Essentials<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1674\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/giac-security-essentials.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- GIAC\" class=\"wp-image-37683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/giac-security-essentials.jpg 1674w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/giac-security-essentials-380x99.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/giac-security-essentials-380x99.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1674px) 100vw, 1674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is for those looking to get GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) certified, which is an accreditation showing advanced knowledge of information security. This course teaches you how to create a security program that espouses information security fundamentals. You will learn about malware, network architecture, and multi-cloud security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through lab access, you will get the chance to identify vulnerabilities within a system using a wide range of tools and strengthen that system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with some knowledge and experience in the information security niche will get the most out of this course. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/become-cybersecurity-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/become-cybersecurity-manager\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Security managers<\/a>, IT engineers, forensic analysts, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/how-to-become-a-penetration-tester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">penetration testers<\/a> can also benefit from this course if they want to upskill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your chosen course structure, the duration can be four months, a few weeks, or six days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$8275<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giac.org\/certifications\/security-essentials-gsec\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Complete Cyber Security Course: Hackers Exposed!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-complete-cybersecurity-course.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- Udemy\" class=\"wp-image-37684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-complete-cybersecurity-course.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-complete-cybersecurity-course-380x131.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-complete-cybersecurity-course-380x131.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Udemy: 4.5 (based on 44,818 ratings on the course website)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-you-will-learn-from-hackers-exposed.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of hackers exposed- udemy\" class=\"wp-image-38438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-you-will-learn-from-hackers-exposed.jpg 922w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-you-will-learn-from-hackers-exposed-380x264.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-you-will-learn-from-hackers-exposed-380x264.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This hacking course will teach you the basics and advanced topics related to Windows, macOS, and Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global tracking and hacking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darknet and other threat landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phishing, vishing, and identity theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social engineering and cybersecurity threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application isolation, sandboxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you know the essential workings of the internet and software downloads, this course is for you. Even professionals from the industry can benefit from this course if they want to explore the inner workings of hacking infrastructures from a home-security perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is great for anyone who wants a one-in-all course that takes them from cybersecurity beginners to experts. This course will not make you job-ready since it is tailored for those looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/free-cybersecurity-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity resources<\/a> on home Internet security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 120 lectures, this course spans 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$42.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">(ISC)\u00b2 Certified Cloud Security Professional<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1150\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/isc-ccsp-2022-update.jpg\" alt=\"best information security course- ISC CCSP\" class=\"wp-image-37685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/isc-ccsp-2022-update.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/isc-ccsp-2022-update-380x149.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/isc-ccsp-2022-update-380x149.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification course focuses on cloud security and will help you pass the Certified Cloud Security (CCSP) exam. The course covers nine mini-courses, all of which cover various aspects of cloud and infrastructure security concepts. You also get access to hands-on lab components. The course package includes practice tests, skill assessments, and access to community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The certification helps you bypass the five-year professional experience requirement of the CCSP exam, so it\u2019s great for those who want to pass the CCSP exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The course videos span over twelve hours, and you can get access to it on a yearly subscription basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$299\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/skills\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Choose an Information Security Course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the following factors when picking a course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-an-information-security-course.jpg\" alt=\"How Do You Choose an Information Security Course?\" class=\"wp-image-38439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-an-information-security-course.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-an-information-security-course-380x223.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-an-information-security-course-380x223.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course you choose should not include only theory. Go for the ones that have hands-on projects, quizzes, live assessments with feedback sessions, or at least an exam. Also, check if the course has ties with a certification exam provider that can give you discounts on the exam fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructor Credibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look up the instructors on LinkedIn to find out more about their background. How long have they been in the industry, as an instructor and as an industry expert? Have they worked in your dream company? These questions will help you identify instructors you want to network with during your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for a course that has a schedule that fits your needs. This could be a flexible schedule because you are a busy professional or have other responsibilities. It could also mean choosing an intensive course because you want to enter the information security job market as soon as possible. Go with what feels right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fee Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the courses above have flexible payment options. Explore those before you discard the courses you deem too expensive. Look at the curriculum to understand the exposure you will get and then assess if the course price is worth that. Do not hesitate to work out flexible payment terms, regardless of the course&#8217;s cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews &amp; Ratings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to go for a course that has excellent reviews even outside of the ones the course website features. Tap into review forums and talk to people about their experience with the course syllabus, the instructors, and the assignments\u2019 difficulty level. Get as much intel as possible on a course before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Most Out of Your Information Security Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen a course, it\u2019s about prepping yourself before day one. Here are some questions you should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does an Information Security Course Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pick a course, you will have weekly assignments and submissions, depending on your choice. If you chose a slow-paced option, you might have a few weekly readings and some quizzes. All the courses will require some degree of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/how-to-learn-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-study<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t hesitate to try free resources that go into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/resources\/learning-paths\/cybersecurity-foundations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foundations of cybersecurity<\/a> to enhance your knowledge. If you have picked a course with live lectures, consider note-taking mechanisms that work for you and implement them from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Expect To Learn From an Information Security Course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will learn concepts related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nap.nationalacademies.org\/read\/1581\/chapter\/4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three principles<\/a> of information security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Availability. <\/strong>This refers to authorized users with access to the information they need without being blocked out by security protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confidentiality.<\/strong> This concept goes over safeguarding data and controlling who can access particular information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrity.<\/strong> Integrity functions ensure that any program can be modified only in fixed ways and by authorized persons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will Your Course Schedule Look Like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have chosen live courses, your schedule will be rigid. But if you choose a course with pre-recorded sessions, you can create a schedule to ensure that you do not fall behind on the recordings and can keep up with the recommended timeframes for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Security Course FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got the answers to your most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668469738645\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How Long Does It Take To Get Certified in Information Security?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best courses, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/best-cybersecurity-bootcamps\/\">best cybersecurity bootcamps<\/a> can range from a few weeks to a year. To get certified by institutions like ISC, which has the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, you will need five years of experience in at least two domains of information security. You can take the exam and get certified if you meet this prerequisite.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668469748772\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will Information Security Courses Qualify Me for a Job in the Cybersecurity Industry?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Once you complete an information security course, you can apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/cybersecurity-entry-level-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entry-level cybersecurity jobs<\/a>. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/how-to-become-a-cybersecurity-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security consultant<\/a> or security analyst roles. You can also explore network and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/how-to-become-a-cybersecurity-architect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security architect<\/a> roles. Eventually, you can make your way to higher positions like the director of security or the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or build a career in cybersecurity the way you wish to.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668469767071\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What Skills Are Needed Before Pursuing the Information Security Course?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need specific cybersecurity skills to opt for an information security course unless specified by the course creators. If you want to go into the course with some knowledge, you can do that in the week preceding the course. Skim through a few videos about information security, go over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/security-analyst-requirements-salaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information security job roles and requirements<\/a>, and look at a few blogs before your course begins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"rm has-background\" style=\"background-color:#efeff6\"><strong>Since you&#8217;re here&#8230;<\/strong><br>Interested in a career in cybersecurity? With or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/cyber-security-career-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity Bootcamp<\/a>, you\u2019ll get a job in the industry, or we\u2019ll return your tuition money. 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