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.

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Audit Planning, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, Security Management, IT Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Asset Protection, Systems Development, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Security Awareness, Auditing, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Security, Microsoft Copilot, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Application Security, Data Storage, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Network Model, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Business Economics, Information Technology, Data Management, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Accounting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Support, Firewall, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Content Management Systems, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Management, Data Access, IT Security Architecture, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months