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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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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Performance Tuning, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Modeling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Equities, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Securities Trading, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Technical Communication

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Threat Modeling, Debugging, Systems Design

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

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

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Technical Support and Services, Malware Protection

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Amazon Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Technology Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Needs Assessment, Consultative Approaches, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • AI Foundations for Business Professionals: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Threat Response: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University

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