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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS, Amazon Web Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Blockchain, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Network Security, Security Strategy, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks