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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


  • 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

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Leading Agile Transformation and Scaling for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Scrum (Software Development), Performance Metric, Coordinating, Initiative and Leadership, Scalability, Coordination, Project Management, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Lean Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Analytics the Right Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Data Literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Performance Reporting, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Operational Analysis, Data Strategy, Performance Management, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Business Models and Financial Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Development Testing, Continuous Deployment, Unit Testing, Continuous Delivery, Application Security, CI/CD, Integration Testing, Software Development

    4.7 stars, 568 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Web Exploitation, Shell Access, and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Shell Script, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Routing: Static, Dynamic & Advanced Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, System Configuration, Authentications, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Automation, Network Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Cryptographic Protocols, Python Programming, IT Management, Pandas (Python Package)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.5 stars, 267 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (267) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Annual Reports, Business Reporting, Cash Flows, Business Planning, Accounting, Budgeting, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Strategic Planning, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Business Strategies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Databases, Database Systems, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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
  • Leading Agile Transformation and Scaling for Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • Analytics the Right Way: John Wiley & Sons
  • Building Business Models and Financial Strategies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Web Exploitation, Shell Access, and Scripting: Packt
  • Cisco Routing: Static, Dynamic & Advanced Protocols: Packt
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers: IBM
  • Network Virtualization & SDN: Secure & Automate OpenFlow: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM

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