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: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing
★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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, Public Works, Supply Chain, Pollution Prevention, Economic Development
★ 3.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls
★ 4 (600) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

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, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security
★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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)
★ 4.7 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Generative AI
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Java Programming
★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks