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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Planning, Customer Service, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Process Improvement, Data Management, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    644 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    689 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    LCFA Practice Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Servers, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Model Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Finance

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    897 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    571 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analysis in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • LCFA Practice Course: LearnQuest
  • Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks: Packt
  • An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM

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