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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Content Management Systems, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Management, Data Access, IT Security Architecture, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Audit Planning, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, Security Management, IT Management, Computer Security Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Contingency Planning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Asset Protection, Systems Development, Auditing, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services, Responsible AI
★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.9 (57) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Switches, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Hardware Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tests
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support
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, Informatics, Data Access, Data Integrity, Technical Writing
★ 4.8 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
★ 4.6 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Incident Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months