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: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking, Communication Systems, TCP/IP, Remote Access Systems, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Security Software, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Security, Human Factors (Security), Risk Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Natural Language Processing, Key Management, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Cloud Deployment, Incident Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Security Management, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Change Control, Digital Forensics, Scenario Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks