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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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 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

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: 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: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
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: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Agile Methodology, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Threat Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, System Testing, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks