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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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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Systems Development Life Cycle

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Application Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, Private Cloud, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
  • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5: Pearson

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