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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Fraud detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Email Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Jupyter
Intermediate · Specialization · 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

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Docker (Software), AI Security, Software As A Service, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Information Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Encryption, Security Awareness, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months