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: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Mitigation, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ancient History, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Security Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, CI/CD, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Centers, Data Storage, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Leadership, Compliance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks