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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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    SkillUp

    Power BI Data Analyst Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, Firewall, Data Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Data Management, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Automation, Requirements Analysis, Machine Learning

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Business, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Intrusion Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Performance Tuning, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Modeling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Power BI Data Analyst Prep: SkillUp
  • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Introduction to the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle : IBM
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
  • Intrusion Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate: Whizlabs

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