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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Network Tiers - Optimizing Network Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Routing

    Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Intel

    IntelĀ® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Computing Platforms, Digital Transformation

    4.5 stars, 497 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (497) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Intel

    IntelĀ® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Virtualization, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing

    4.6 stars, 137 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (137) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), TCP/IP, Network Administration, Network Switches, General Networking, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    3.9 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 3.9 (18) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.6 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (372) Ā· Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Configuration, Network Services, & System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mac OS, TCP/IP, VPN Clients, System Configuration, Apple software proficiency, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Support, General Networking, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Systems Administration, Cloud-Based Integration, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Sharing, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (7) Ā· Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institut Mines-TƩlƩcom

    4G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (137) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Institut Mines-TƩlƩcom

    5G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Service Oriented Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Mobile Security, Interoperability, Digital Communications, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6 stars, 120 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (120) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, OSI Models, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Model, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Telecommunications

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (26) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 248 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (248) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

    4.3 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.3 (13) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Tiers - Optimizing Network Spend:Ā Google Cloud
  • IntelĀ® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101:Ā Intel
  • IntelĀ® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102:Ā Intel
  • CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing:Ā Logical Operations
  • Akamai Network Engineering:Ā Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Network Configuration, Network Services, & System Management:Ā Packt
  • 4G Network Fundamentals:Ā Institut Mines-TĆ©lĆ©com
  • 5G Network Fundamentals:Ā Institut Mines-TĆ©lĆ©com
  • Network Architecture Fundamentals:Ā Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Social Network Analysis:Ā University of California, Davis

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