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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


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    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
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, Query Languages, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Amazon S3

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Complete Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Hardening, Web Applications, Security Controls, Test Tools, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mitigation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    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
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    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
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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Scrum (Software Development), Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis

    4.7 stars, 9.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, User Accounts

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Competitive Analysis, Content Development and Management, Stakeholder Management, Content Optimization, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Stakeholder Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing

    4.6 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Coordinating, Leadership, Job Analysis

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2: Packt
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Complete Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty Training: Packt
  • Building Secure Cloud Infrastructure on AWS: Whizlabs
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards: Infosec
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis

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