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.

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Testing, Key Management, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scalability, Scripting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Key Management, YAML, Network Security, API Gateway, Network Routing, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Governance, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Control, Account Management, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management, Budget Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Development Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, White-Box Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months