Computer forensics courses can help you learn data recovery techniques, digital evidence analysis, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in identifying cyber threats, conducting forensic investigations, and preserving digital evidence for legal proceedings. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support analyzing hard drives, recovering deleted files, and examining network traffic.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Authentications, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Security Strategy, Investigation, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Scenario Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Scenario Testing, Network Security, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Exploit development, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months