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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Agile Planning and Execution: From Vision to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, User Story, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Project Coordination, Product Requirements, Team Management, Release Management, Backlogs, Team Oriented, Team Building, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Quality Management, Project Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Animation, Effects, and Advanced Workflows in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Scripting, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Editing, Timelines, Simulations, Game Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Learn Technical Support and Help Desk Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Support, Microsoft Windows, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, System Support, End User Training and Support, Security Management, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Information Technology Operations, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    E-Commerce, Social Media, and Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Social Media Analytics, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), B2B Sales, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Customer Success: Reducing Churn & Growing Revenue

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Brand Loyalty, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Software As A Service, Customer Data Management, Customer Advocacy, Customer Support, Customer Insights, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, B2B Sales, Client Support

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Infrastructure Monitoring: Prometheus, Nagios, and Zabbix

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Dashboard, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, VMware ESX Servers, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Incident Management, IT Management, Network Performance Management, Linux, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Security, Servers, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Operations, Design

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Control, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Program Implementation, Project Management, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Presentation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Jupyter, Statistical Reporting, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Box Plots, Looker (Software), Data Wrangling, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Agile Planning and Execution: From Vision to Delivery: John Wiley & Sons
  • Animation, Effects, and Advanced Workflows in Blender: John Wiley & Sons
  • Learn Technical Support and Help Desk Skills: Packt
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • E-Commerce, Social Media, and Digital Marketing: John Wiley & Sons
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Customer Success: Reducing Churn & Growing Revenue: John Wiley & Sons
  • IT Infrastructure Monitoring: Prometheus, Nagios, and Zabbix: EDUCBA

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