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.

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Management, Compliance Auditing, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Controls, System Implementation, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Security Management, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks