Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Verification And Validation, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Management, Encryption, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Engineering, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Scripting, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Scripting Languages, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Microservices, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, AI Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks