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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Network Security, Security Controls, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, Network Monitoring, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Firewall, Network Protocols, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks