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: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (60) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics
★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.3 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure
★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security
★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science
★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards
★ 4.7 (177) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Communication Planning, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Network Troubleshooting, Information Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Data Maintenance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Performance Management, Communication Systems, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Communication
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months