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: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
Intermediate · 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, Business Metrics, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Security, Microsoft Copilot, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Application Security, Data Storage, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Audit Planning, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, Security Management, IT Management, Computer Security Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Contingency Planning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Asset Protection, Systems Development, Auditing, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months