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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

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Security Engineering, Digital Assets, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Data Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Visualization, Security, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Amazon Redshift, Big Data, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Applied Machine Learning, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Key Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration, Predictive Modeling

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review, Package and Software Management, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Vendor Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Big Data, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Cyber Risk

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Interoperability, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Spring Boot, Spring Security & Application Finalization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), API Design, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Maintainability, Data Persistence, Authorization (Computing), Application Design, YAML, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Endpoint Security, Business Logic, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect Professional Certificate 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Google App Engine, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Governance and Threat Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cloud Management, DevSecOps, Incident Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • AWS Visualization, Security, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: 28DIGITAL
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Spring Boot, Spring Security & Application Finalization: Board Infinity

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