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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.3 (693) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications
★ 4.3 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Information Technology Operations, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, General Networking, Database Software, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices, Project Management
★ 4.7 (281) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Prioritization, Tree Maps
★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Firewall, Computer Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, General Networking, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Authentications
★ 4.8 (736) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards
★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity
★ 5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Centers, Data Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Engineering, Service Level
★ 4.6 (10) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Communications, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Automation
★ 4.8 (356) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
★ 4.8 (7.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption
★ 4.7 (309) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework
★ 4.6 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months