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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, Risking, AI literacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introdução ao Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Cloud, Enterprise Security, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Hardening, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Security Professional Exam Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, OSI Models, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Secure Coding, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Security Testing, Information Technology, Software Development Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Service Management, Network Security, Configuration Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cloud SQL Infrastructure, Security, and Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Data Warehousing, Capacity Planning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Management, Terraform, Data Security, Site Reliability Engineering, Problem Management, Solution Architecture, Resource Management, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy: Packt
  • Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance: LearnKartS
  • Introdução ao Security Command Center Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • CISSP Certified Information Security Professional Exam Guide: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5: Pearson

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