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: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Real Time Data, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Deployment, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Communication Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Software Versioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Hardening, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Information Systems Security, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, DevOps, System Configuration, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Containerization, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, AI Integrations, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), General Networking, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Automation, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours