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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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    Google Cloud

    Using Role-based Access Control in Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud API, Security Testing, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Engineering

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Systems Design, Data Pipelines, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Quality Assurance, Data Modeling, Data Compilation, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Data Quality, Database Development, Applied Machine Learning, Data Maintenance, Cloud Security, Machine Learning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Amazon Web Services

    Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN

    Skills you'll gain: VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, End User Training and Support, Endpoint Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Project Estimation, Coordinating, Meeting Facilitation, Dependency Analysis, Goal Setting, Capacity Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Team Building, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Organizational Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Performance Metric, Coordinating, Continuous Integration

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AZ-140: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Windows Servers, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, User Accounts, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Starweaver

    Build a Data Warehouse Using BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    VPC Networks - Controlling Access

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Nginx, Authorization (Computing), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Servers, Web Servers, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Data Security, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    AWS Developer: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Data Security, Cloud Security, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Role-based Access Control in Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Secure AI: API and Dependency Risks: Coursera
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam en Español: Google Cloud
  • Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN: Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud: Platform as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Scrum Fundamentals and Industry Planning Techniques: Board Infinity
  • Crafting Effective User Stories in Agile - Agile Excellence: Board Infinity
  • AZ-140: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop: Packt
  • Build a Data Warehouse Using BigQuery: Starweaver
  • VPC Networks - Controlling Access: Google Cloud

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