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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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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

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    60K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Strategy, Network Architecture, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    550 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen Cyber Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Information Privacy, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Linux, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Identity and Access Management, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Data Security, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, System Design and Implementation, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, CI/CD, Functional Testing, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Assurance, Information Technology, General Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen Cyber Defense: Packt
  • Use AI Responsibly: Google
  • Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications: Packt
  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM

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