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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, AI Security, Exploit development, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Computer Security, Unix, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Web Applications, Server Side, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks