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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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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Telecommunications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Routers, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Cloud Computing

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Change Control, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 685 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (685) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Routing, Network Devices, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer: Coursera
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt

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