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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security
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, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security
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Intermediate · 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, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Containerization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Security Software, Cloud Platforms, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptography, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Key Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Security, Cryptography, Network Infrastructure, Encryption, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cryptography, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Routing, Software As A Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months