CompTIA Security+ courses can help you learn network security, risk management, cryptography, and compliance. You can build skills in threat analysis, incident response, and security architecture. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect systems and data from cyber threats.

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Network Administration, Network Routing, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Data Security, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks