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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.


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Popular Security Certification Courses and Certifications


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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    82 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, SQL

    Build toward a degree

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    41K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, IT Automation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Automation, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Security+ 701

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Data Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    598 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    649 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    OT/ICS Certified Security Professional Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, 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

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

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Logical Operations
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Pearson
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • CompTIA Security+ 701: Infosec
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
  • Security Principles: ISC2

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