Cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security, risk management, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools support the skills needed to safeguard digital environments.

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Wireless Networks, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Risk Management Framework, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks