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, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Telecommunications, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Application Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Governance, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Control, Account Management, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management, Budget Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Public Key Infrastructure, OSI Models, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Private Cloud, Security Awareness, Data Centers, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Service Level
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, User Experience Design, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, IT Automation, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months