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 London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploit development, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technical Standard, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months