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.

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, OSI Models, Business Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Incident Response, Enterprise Security, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, Azure Active Directory, Vulnerability Management, Apple iOS, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Software, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Governance, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Computer Security, Legal Proceedings, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months