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: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Hardening, DevSecOps, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Cloud, Security Controls, Cloud-Native Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Information Assurance, Authorization (Computing), IT General Controls (ITGC), Auditing, Network Troubleshooting, AWS CloudFormation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cyber Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Systems Design, Cryptography, Resilience, Service Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Electrophysiology, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Language Disorders, Thermal Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Gap Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Bank Regulations, Banking Services, Event Monitoring, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Commercial Banking, Banking, Network Security, Compliance Management, Retail Banking, Financial Auditing, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, SQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks