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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Desktop Support, Data Warehousing, Security Controls, System Support, Business Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages
★ 4.6 (372) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Endpoint Security, Desktop Support, Security Awareness, Hardening, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Interoperability, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Network Administration, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Routing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Firewall, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning
★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Data Loss Prevention, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Reporting, Child Welfare, Surveys, Informed Consent, Security Controls, Loss Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Cloud Management, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cyber Security Policies, Single Sign-On (SSO), System Configuration, Google Workspace, Event Monitoring
★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Service Level, Cloud Standards, Cloud Hosting
★ 4.8 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Storage, Databases, Operational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Processing, SQL, NoSQL, Data Science
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Application Security, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services
★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Key Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Gap Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Data Maintenance, Systems Administration, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Operating System Administration, Authentications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Server Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Security Management, Data Mapping, IT Security Architecture, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months