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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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Security, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Maintenance, Cloud Computing Architecture, Records Management, Compliance Management, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Standards, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Compliance Reporting, Data Security, Threat Management

    ★ 4.8 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Brute-force attacks, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    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, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Threat Management, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Software Design

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, Enterprise Security

    ★ 4.4 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular security certification courses

  • OT/ICS Certified Security Professional Prep: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity Management and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Azure: Network Security: Whizlabs
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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