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: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Firewall, Network Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Management, File Systems, Application Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Remote Access Systems, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Automation, Network Routing, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Change Control, Digital Forensics, Scenario Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Natural Language Processing, Key Management, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Apple iOS, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management
Intermediate · 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, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Engineering, Cyber Risk, Service Level
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Model Training, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Endpoint Security, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months