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: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Network Routers, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, System Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS, Amazon Web Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months