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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 Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Amazon S3, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Encryption Standard

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Modeling, User Accounts, Key Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, OAuth, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, System Design and Implementation, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, ChatGPT, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, General Networking, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Personally Identifiable Information, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance: LearnKartS
  • Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication: Macquarie University
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job: Packt
  • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson

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