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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology Architecture, Procurement, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, IT Management, Risk Analysis, Purchasing, Project Management, Information Systems, Communication Planning, Management Information Systems, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Analysis, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, IT Automation, Automation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Cyber Security Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks