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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Document Control, Authorization (Computing), Auditing, Records Management, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Skills, Security Controls, Version Control, Procurement, Identity and Access Management, Project Documentation, Data Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Hardening, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, File Management, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Information Management, Data Management, Databricks, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Terraform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Technologies, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Scrum (Software Development), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Systems Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Oriented, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Cloud Security, Model Training, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Security Testing, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Dashboard Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Software Configuration Management, IT Automation, Cloud Security, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Unit Testing, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Restful API, API Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Gradle, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Integration Testing, Application Frameworks, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months