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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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    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

    4.7
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710)

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, System Configuration, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Detection and Response, System Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OAuth, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Qualys, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, SonarQube, Personally Identifiable Information

    Intermediate · 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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    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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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Network Administration, Security Software, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710): Packt
  • Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Introduction to Project Management: IBM
  • Defense in Depth Cybersecurity – Layered Security Strategy: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3: Pearson

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