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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Single Sign-On (SSO), Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Enterprise Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months