Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Record Keeping, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Operations, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Generative AI, Data Architecture, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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