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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

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Enterprise Database Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Enterprise Application Management, Virtual Machines

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Tool Calling, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Design with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    219 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, User Story, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Brief Overview of Management and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Change Control, IT Management, Service Management, Security Management, Technical Services, Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Release Management, Incident Management, Service Level

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
  • Enterprise Database Migration: Google Cloud
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay

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