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.

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Disaster Recovery, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Network Security, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Governance, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon S3, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Platform, Data Encryption Standard, Azure Active Directory, Threat Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Risk Appetite, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Information Systems Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Solution Architecture, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity
Beginner · 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: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks