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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Release Management, Incident Management, Service Level
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Data Management, Patient Safety, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Care, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Overcoming Obstacles, Accountability, Communication, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Malware Protection, Security Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Network Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Analysis, Patient Safety, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks