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.

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Integrity, Data Access, Data Science
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux, System Monitoring, System Support, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months