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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

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, System Configuration, Asset Management, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Business Continuity, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Audit Planning, Information Technology, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Data Validation, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Project Management

    4 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 295 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (295) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

    4.7 stars, 317 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (317) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Foundations of Security Controls and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Authentications, Cloud Security, Change Control, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Microservices

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Network Model, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Governance, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, White-Box Testing

    4.8 stars, 187 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (187) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Security, Crisis Management, Communication, Disaster Recovery, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations

    4.8 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Risk Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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