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.

Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), System Implementation, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Assurance, Verification And Validation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Change Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Server Side, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Program Development, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Security Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Innovation, Decision Making, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Email Security, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability, Interoperability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, System Monitoring, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks