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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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    Infosec

    OT/ICS Certified Security Professional Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Risk Analysis

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Enterprise Security

    4.8 stars, 741 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (741) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Security Testing, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Firewall, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Network Protocols, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Key Management, Wireless Networks

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Amazon S3, Network Monitoring, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing)

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CISM Certification Prep: Information Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Data Security, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, IT Security Architecture, Governance, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Business Administration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security

    4.6 stars, 48 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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