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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

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Data Management, File Management, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Governance and Threat Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management, Cost Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Scanner: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Google App Engine, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Security Management with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Amazon S3, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Remote Team Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Networking and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Ansible, Kubernetes, Authentications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Web Servers, Encryption

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Security Governance and Threat Modeling: LearnKartS
  • Cloud Security Scanner: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Security Management with CDO: LearnQuest
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentals of Remote Team Security: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Linux Networking and Security: Packt
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs

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