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.

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Scalability, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databases, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, NoSQL, Data Processing, Data Management, Big Data, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Package and Software Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Desktop Support, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Capacity Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Network Routing, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Application Development, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Integration Testing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Scrum (Software Development), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Systems Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Oriented, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Distributed Computing, Control Panels, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months