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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Authentications, Network Protocols, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Management, Network Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Management, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Management, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Data Security, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Security Management, Operating Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, IT Automation, Version Control, Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months