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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Feature Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Store, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    637 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Systems, IBM DB2, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Stored Procedure, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Prepared Statements and Stored Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, SQL, Database Management, Data Access, Databases, Database Systems, Java, Java Programming, JUnit

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Multi-Agent AI System

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, System Monitoring, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Enterprise Application Management, Event Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Site Reliability Engineering, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
  • Feature Engineering: Google Cloud
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Prepared Statements and Stored Procedures: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp

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