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Network Security Courses

Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Angular Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, UI Components, Data Transformation, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Model View Controller, Data Validation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Videography, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Presentations, Teaching, Classroom Management, Interactive Learning, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Driving engagement, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, End User Training and Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    427 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Instagram, Program Evaluation, Project Closure, Analysis, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    719 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Development, Security Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Искусственный Интеллект (ИИ) для всех

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Technical Management, Team Building, AI Enablement, Project Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Deep Learning, Recruitment, Sales

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    317 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, Debugging, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Angular Topics: LearnQuest
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • Custom Models, Layers, and Loss Functions with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
  • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • Искусственный Интеллект (ИИ) для всех: DeepLearning.AI
  • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI

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