CompTIA Security+ courses can help you learn network security, risk management, cryptography, and identity management. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and implementing security controls to protect sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessment software, showing how these tools are applied to safeguard networks and data against potential threats.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Design, Project Scoping, Technical Documentation, System Implementation, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Project Closure, Project Coordination, Technical Consulting, Solution Delivery, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Operational Efficiency, Employee Training, Thought Leadership, Business Risk Management, AI Integrations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources Software, Software As A Service, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Solutions, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Capacity Management, Security Controls, User Accounts, Key Management, System Monitoring, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months