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: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Management, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Data Security, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, Shell Script, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Administration, File Management, Identity and Access Management, General Networking, Firewall, Command-Line Interface, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Patch Management, Security Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Windows Servers, System Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Configuration Management, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months