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.

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy
★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Cryptography, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Network Model, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Business Economics, Information Technology, Data Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Accounting
★ 4.6 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership
★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations
★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Authentications, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Encryption, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Tool Calling, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Software Architecture, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity
★ 5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks