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: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Infrastructure Security, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Programming, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Security, AI Security, Blockchain
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks