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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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    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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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Resource Management, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

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

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    University of London

    Master of Science in Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Data Analysis, Design Research

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Cyber Governance, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Authentications, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Dependency Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security: University of London
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Cloud SQL Infrastructure, Security, and Reliability: Coursera
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Whizlabs
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2

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