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: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, DevSecOps, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring, Code Review, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Prometheus (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, Grafana
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, General Networking, TCP/IP, Firewall, Encryption
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Risk Appetite, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, IT Automation, Firewall, Network Routing, Business Transformation, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Network Routing, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Generative AI, Encryption, OAuth, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks