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: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Firewall, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Threat Modeling, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity Planning, Business Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Communication, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Database Architecture and Administration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Remote Access Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, IT Security Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Network Protocols, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Authentications, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Administration, Network Routing, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks