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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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), Geographic Information Systems, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Web Components, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Web Development, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Authorization (Computing), Software Development, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Brute-force attacks, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Business Continuity Planning, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Controls, Data Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Service Level Agreement, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Code Review, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks