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: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Firewall, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Applied Machine Learning, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Telecommuting, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Security Software, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, AI Enablement, Organizational Leadership, Employee Retention, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Product Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Talent Management, Security Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Integrations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Workforce Development, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks