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.
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Risk, Strategic Communication, Safety Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Security Management, Governance, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Communication, Business Metrics, Employee Training
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Storage, Zero Trust Network Access, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Responsible AI, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Email Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Responsible AI, DevOps, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks