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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Business Continuity, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Capacity Management, Scenario Testing, Automation, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Data Security, Network Security, Application Deployment, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Hardening, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, File Systems, Service Management, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks