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.

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, Data Sharing, User Feedback, IT Management, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, Java, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Persona (User Experience), Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Software Design Documents, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Patch Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, Information Technology, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Linux Administration, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Linux, Network Administration, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, API Design, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Public Key Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, Plan Execution, Solution Design, Payment Systems, Entrepreneurship, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routing, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, IT Automation, Software Design Patterns, JSON
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months