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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technical Standard, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Security Controls, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Database Administration, Data Engineering, Database Design, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, Database Management, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, AI Personalization, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, File Systems, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Workflow Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Databases, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Unit Testing, Data Storage, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Programming Principles, PostgreSQL, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks