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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


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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Encryption, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 2: AI, Security, & Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Performance Management, Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Sharing, Data Pipelines, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prompt Engineering, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, AI literacy, Dashboard Creation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

    4.6 stars, 2.9K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Cyber Security Policies, File Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Web App Security & Real-World Penetration Testing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Application Security, Test Tools, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Remote Access Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Web Servers, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Linux

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Security Software, Cloud Management

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Techniques and Security in .NET 8 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Unit Testing, Cryptography, Performance Testing, LLM Application, Encryption, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Tools, Test Automation, Large Language Modeling, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Deployment, Object Oriented Design, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptography, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Security, Generative AI, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Understanding ISO Security Standards for Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, System Implementation, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
  • Professional Cloud Architect Part 2: AI, Security, & Ops: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • Web App Security & Real-World Penetration Testing Strategies: Packt
  • Getting Started with AWS Security Hub: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Techniques and Security in .NET 8 Applications: Packt
  • CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: John Wiley & Sons
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Español: Google Cloud
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Deutsch: Google Cloud

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