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.

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Data Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Key Management, Encryption, Software Installation, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Token Optimization, Data Storage, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Data Management, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Patch Management, Governance, Vulnerability Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Storage, Vendor Management, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Crisis Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, Java, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Persona (User Experience), Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Software Design Documents, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Incident Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Data Management, Database Management, Business Continuity, Service Level, Information Technology Operations, IT Service Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, IT Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Embeddings, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Storage Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Web Applications, Web Development, .NET Framework, Microservices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months