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.

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Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Information Technology, Security Software, Malware Protection, Data Security, Encryption, Security Awareness, Endpoint Security, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Integrity, Server Side, Security Strategy, Package and Software Management, Patch Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Interoperability, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Factors (Security), Safety Culture, Risk Mitigation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months