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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Auditing, Data Security, Group Policy, Data Access, Audit Planning, System Configuration, Security Awareness, Document Management, Collaborative Software, System Monitoring, Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, NoSQL, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, IBM Cloud, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Services, Computer Security, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, AI Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Detection
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Operating System Administration, Load Balancing, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Simulations, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Firewall, Patch Management, Cloud Services, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Network Security, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Security Management, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Network Switches, Firewall, Enterprise Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Security Management, Security Controls, Group Policy, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Data Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Enterprise Application Management, Network Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Governance, Administration, IT Security Architecture, Regulatory Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Dashboard Creation, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Security Controls
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Gmail, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, OAuth, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Application Management, Endpoint Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks