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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Cloud Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Sciences
★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Affairs
Beginner · 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

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection
★ 4.6 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
★ 4.8 (207) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations
★ 4.9 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Exploit development, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI
★ 4 (16) · Beginner · 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