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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Improving Network Performance I

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Spring Security

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth, Secure Coding, Single Sign-On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Cloud Security, Build Tools, Gradle, Authentications, Cloud-Native Computing, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Spring Boot, Database Development, Java, Kubernetes

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Cryptography

    4.7 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6 stars, 3.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Operations & Software Development Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Security Management, DevSecOps, Security Software, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Test Tools, Incident Response, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6 stars, 402 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 214 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (214) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.3 stars, 693 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (693) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Application Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Security Controls, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Security Practices: Risk & Endpoint Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cloud Computing, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Improving Network Performance I: Google Cloud
  • Spring Security: Packt
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Security Operations & Software Development Security: John Wiley & Sons
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Blockchain Security: Infosec

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