Security certification courses can help you learn risk assessment, incident response, network security principles, and compliance standards. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and implementing security policies effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, showing how these tools are applied in real-world security scenarios to protect sensitive information and systems.

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
★ 4.6 (285) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Containerization
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Services, Computer Security, Network Infrastructure, Security Software, AI Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Containerization
★ 4.6 (883) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management
★ 4.8 (157) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Incident Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Network Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications
★ 4.5 (151) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Brute-force attacks, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scalability, Scripting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Cryptography
★ 4.7 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Firewall, Computer Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, General Networking, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Authentications
★ 4.8 (736) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks