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: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Switches, Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Data Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months