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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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    LearnQuest

    Strategic Edge Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, User Story, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Software Design, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security and Troubleshooting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Beginner · 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, Computer Security Awareness Training, digital literacy, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    End User Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Edge Security Management: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Security and Troubleshooting Essentials: Packt
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • End User Security Awareness: Packt

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