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Security Certification Courses

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.

Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


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    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Mitigation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Governance, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Computer Security, Security Software, Change Management, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Agile Product Owner Level 2 – Certification & Mock Exams

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Strategy, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Forecasting, Product Planning, Release Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Delegation Skills, Agile Software Development, Prioritization, Contract Management, Estimation, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Exploit development, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Metrics, Accountability Frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Network Routing, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular security certification courses

  • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response: Total Seminars
  • Agile Product Owner Level 2 – Certification & Mock Exams: Packt
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec

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