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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, System Design and Implementation, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Software As A Service, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Analytics, Business Technologies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Microservices, Business Analysis, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Data Security, Server Administration, Encryption, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Information Technology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months