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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    548 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, Commercial Banking, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GAAP & Double-Entry Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Accruals, Accounting, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Journals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Analytics with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MongoDB Inc.

    MongoDB Aggregation Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Blockchain Business Models: Duke University
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay
  • GAAP & Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Coursera
  • Data Analytics with Teradata: LearnQuest
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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