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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, IT Automation, Automation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Network Support, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology Architecture, Procurement, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, IT Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Information Systems, Communication Planning, Management Information Systems, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Network Engineering, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Works, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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