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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


  • 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
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  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (411) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions

    4.8 stars, 6.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Accounting: Costing, Auditing, and Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Audit Planning, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Financial Auditing, Financial Controls, External Auditing, Management Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Cost Control, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Enterprise Systems: ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Supply Chain Planning, Information Systems, Systems Integration, Business Operations, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Workflow Management, Customer Engagement, Vendor Management, Business Process Management, Data Management, Procurement, Resource Planning, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Shopify Growth: Marketing, Promotion, and Store Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Acquisition Management, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, E-Commerce, Web Design, Inventory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, File Management, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Access, Data Sharing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Inspiring Vision and Driving Change

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Workplace inclusivity, Team Leadership, Proactivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Team Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Python to Access Web Data

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 45K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (45K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, File Management, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Data Maintenance, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cloud Storage, Post-Production, AI powered creativity, Image Analysis, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Editing, Fine-tuning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Accounting: Costing, Auditing, and Fraud: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Enterprise Systems: ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Shopify Growth: Marketing, Promotion, and Store Optimization: John Wiley & Sons
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Inspiring Vision and Driving Change: John Wiley & Sons
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University

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