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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    399 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Interface and Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Data Governance, Information Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, YAML, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • IoT Security: Interface and Data Security: CertNexus
  • Asset Security: Packt
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Critical Infrastructure Security: Packt
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google

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