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: Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, User Provisioning, Security Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, IT Automation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Incident Response, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Malware Protection, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Virtual Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Key Management, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Email Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months