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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI Security, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Intranet, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Model Training, Incident Response, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring, AI Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Network Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Testing, Data Loss Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Software Installation, Data Access, Data Loss Prevention, Servers, System Monitoring, Data Management, Data Integrity, Security Controls
★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Hazard Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Failure Analysis, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Incident Management, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Authentications, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Software Installation
★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Active Directory, Data Governance, Enterprise Application Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Information Management, Solution Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Financial Policy, Identity and Access Management, Financial Trading, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Digital Transformation, Payment Processing, Financial Services, System Programming
★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication
★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks