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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, IT General Controls (ITGC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Data Integrity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Amazon Redshift, Big Data, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Applied Machine Learning, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Key Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Code Review, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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