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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, AI Integrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, TCP/IP, Remote Access Systems, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months