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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Encryption, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Security, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Firewall, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Exploit development, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain:

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Security, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Amazon CloudWatch

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera Project Network
  • Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks: LearnQuest
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks: Packt
  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS: Packt

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