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: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security
★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management
★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Cloud Deployment, Incident Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Security Management, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Salesforce, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing, Data Access, Security Controls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols
★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
★ 4.7 (678) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months