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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Operating Systems

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, OSI Models, Network Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities and Network Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Network, System, and Application Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Code Review, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Securing Azure Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Microsoft Azure, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Firewall, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Azure DevOps, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Routing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, System Monitoring, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Firewall, Cloud Standards, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Firewall, Data Security

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, Digital Forensics

    4.8 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Identity, Network, and Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Security, Data Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Sharing, System Configuration, Amazon Web Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Network Security Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Switches, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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