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: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Infrastructure Security, Information Privacy, Key Management, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Statistical Analysis, Design Research
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Cloud, Enterprise Security, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis
★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Authentications, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, System Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Business Software, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Event Monitoring, OpenAI, Incident Management, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months