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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

    Modern Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, Linux Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Identity and Security Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Technical Communication, Authorization (Computing), IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology, Web Development, Computer Science, Mobile Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Identity & Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Key Management, Authentications, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, User Provisioning, Amazon S3, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 100 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (100) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Security Controls, Policy Development, Contract Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Share, Market Analysis, Network Model, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Security: Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, Model Optimization, Incident Response, LLM Application, Hardening, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (660) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Identity and Security Enforcement: Microsoft
  • AWS Identity & Security Services: Whizlabs
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Information Security Governance: LearnKartS
  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing: IE Business School
  • AI Security: Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Coursera

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