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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

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Routers, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, System Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    QoS for Newer Network Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Business Priorities, Telecommunications, Enterprise Application Management, Service Level Agreement, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Test Network Latency Between VMs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Routing, Infrastructure, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Security, Service Level

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Managing Network Traffic with QoS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • Test Network Latency Between VMs: Google Cloud

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