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: Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), System Implementation, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Information Assurance, Verification And Validation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Change Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Single Sign-On (SSO), Incident Management, 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

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Software As A Service, Threat Detection, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Enterprise Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, System Monitoring, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Email Security, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Engineering, Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Model, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, Data Security, Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, Encryption, Back-End Web Development, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Driving engagement, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, System Support, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks