Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, AI Security, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Exploit development, System Configuration, Digital Forensics, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks