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: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications, Quantum computing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Threat Management, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Encryption, Cloud API, Security Awareness, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Authentications, Data Security, Hardening, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Persistence, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Application Security, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Security, Network Engineering, User Provisioning, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Brute-force attacks, Email Security, Cloud Storage, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Database Development, Databases, Stored Procedure, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Database Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Database Design, Security Controls, Data Access, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks