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 Governance, Security Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Culture Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Network Protocols, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Development Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, White-Box Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months