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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


  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, AI Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Endpoint Security

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, UI Components, Email Security, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, General Networking, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Business Continuity Planning, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Controls, Data Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Service Level Agreement, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS

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