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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Model Training, Incident Response, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring, AI Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Network Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authorization (Computing), Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Governance, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Governance, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Logging and Monitoring Tools in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Security, Relational Databases, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Management, Databases, System Monitoring, Data Storage, Data Management, Continuous Monitoring, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Event Monitoring, IT Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Application Performance Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Khalifa University

    AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Data Preprocessing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, Decision Making, Model Training, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Governance, Workflow Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routing, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Build a Data Warehouse in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Query Languages, Data Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Cypress Testing

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Script Development, Scenario Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Maintainability, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Security Testing, Test Data, Scalability, Debugging, Code Reusability, Authentications, Compliance Reporting, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend: EDUCBA
  • Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305): Packt
  • Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls: Coursera
  • Logging and Monitoring Tools in Azure: SkillUp
  • AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making: Khalifa University
  • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
  • Ethical Hacking: Meterpreter, DNS & ICMP Attacks: EDUCBA
  • TCP/IP and Internet : Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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