Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Cyber Operations, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Innovation, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Design, Service Level, Organizational Strategy, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Organizational Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Information Technology, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Administration, Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Encryption, Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Server Side
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months