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: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Security Testing, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration
★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Encryption, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms
★ 4.8 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Problem Management, Database Theory, Contingency Planning, Relational Databases, Incident Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, Service Management, Information Systems, System Implementation, Service Level, Program Evaluation, Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Systems Development, Timelines, Requirements Management, Cost Estimation, Business Planning, Systems Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Management, IT Management, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Systems Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, AI Security, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, LLM Application, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Flask (Web Framework), Load Balancing, Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis
★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Resource Planning, Procurement, Resource Allocation, Enterprise Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, IT Management, Project Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Information Systems, Communication Strategies, Communication Planning, Management Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Quality Assurance, Training Records Management, Quality Management
★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (60) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks