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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


  • P

    Packt

    The Kubernetes Bible

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Persistence, Multi-Cloud, Hardening, Scalability, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Management, Microservices, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, AWS CloudFormation, Azure DevOps

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Natural Language Processing, Biology, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    4.6 stars, 6.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    US Privacy Laws and Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Records Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, End User Training and Support, Human Factors, Behavioral Management

    4.7 stars, 261 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Appetite, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technical Standard, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Practical Privacy for Products and Services

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, Virtual Machines, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    4 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Database Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Databases, Database Design, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Java Programming, Database Development, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Software, Query Languages

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Gen AI Dev- Enterprise Integration Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI, AI Security, Event-Driven Programming, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Software Architecture, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, API Design, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Amazon DynamoDB, Natural Language Processing, Amazon Web Services

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Kubernetes Bible: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Taipei Medical University
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • US Privacy Laws and Standards: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University
  • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
  • Practical Privacy for Products and Services: Madecraft
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • FortiGate Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest

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