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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


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Engineering, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture & Network Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Computer Security, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Protocols, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Securing the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Security Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Computer Networks: Implementation & Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Support Systems, Decision Intelligence, Operational Analysis, AI Security, Operational Efficiency, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Process Optimization, AI literacy, Network Security, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.7 stars, 464 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Software, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Network Applications and TCP/IP Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Email Security, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Engineering, Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Model, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Management, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Authentications, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Secure Networking in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Integrity

    3.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (64) · 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

  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
  • Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks: Total Seminars
  • Security Architecture & Network Access Control: John Wiley & Sons
  • Securing the Network: Total Seminars
  • Computer Networks: Implementation & Security: EDUCBA
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials: Packt
  • Network Applications and TCP/IP Security: Total Seminars
  • System Hacking, Malware Threats, and Network Attacks: Packt

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