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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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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Linux, Encryption

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Generative AI, Data Science

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    50K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Encryption, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Cloud Identity

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention

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

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Service

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    776 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCSE

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Solutions, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201) - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Analysis, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies: Microsoft
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Introduction to Cloud Identity: Google Cloud
  • IBM IT Support: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM
  • Prepárate para tu recorrido como PCSE: Google Cloud

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