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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, File Management, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, USB, Embedded Systems, Network Security, Test Equipment, General Networking, Serial Peripheral Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Incident Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Advanced Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Probability, Jupyter, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks