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.

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Product Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Product Management, Product Support, Technical Support, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Encryption, Application Security, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud API, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Cryptography, Key Management, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Vulnerability Scanning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Firewall, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Cloud Storage, General Networking
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Technology Operations, Network Security, Firewall, CI/CD, Encryption, Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Network Security, Data Security, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Cloud Computing, CI/CD
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months