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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, IT Infrastructure, Data Security, Information Systems, Mobile Security, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Encryption, Wireless Networks, Virtualization, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Data Security, Secure Coding, Human Factors (Security), Fraud detection, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Governance, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Encryption, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Problem Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months