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Network Security Courses

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


  • I

    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Database Systems, LLM Application, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, AI Integrations, Database Architecture and Administration, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 560 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (560) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Code Review, Computer Programming

    3.6 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Configuration Management

    4.8 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Insight Selling

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Approaches, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Market Opportunities, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Regional Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Business Development, Sales Prospecting, Personalized Campaigns, Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Proposal Development, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (55) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Diagnostic Radiology, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Analysis, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 541 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring Data Repositories

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Data Store, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Spring Boot, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Access, Restful API, Web Services, Web Applications

    3.9 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Authentications, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, AI Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Threat Detection

    4.8 stars, 178 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (178) · 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

  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
  • Insight Selling: LearnQuest
  • AI for Medicine: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services

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