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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 Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Electrophysiology, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Sensory Systems Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Network Analysis, Neurology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Physiology, Biology, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Wide Area Networks, User Accounts, Load Balancing

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

    4.5 stars, 115 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Algorithms, Authentications, Data Integrity

    4.9 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Awareness, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

    4.6 stars, 201 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Webhook Security, Proxy Servers, Jira (Software), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Building Secure Cloud Infrastructure on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Security Management, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    4.7 stars, 8.2K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.2K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    AI Foundations and Secure AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Prompt Patterns, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Data Security, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Programming Principles

    4.7 stars, 213 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Building Secure Cloud Infrastructure on AWS: Whizlabs
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • AI Foundations and Secure AI Fundamentals: Packt

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