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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Stakeholder Communications, Asset Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Management, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, System Monitoring, System Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and Traffic Management in AKS

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Virtual Networking, Proxy Servers, Key Management, Network Routing, YAML, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Surveys, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Survey Creation, Risk Mitigation, Quantitative Research, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Climate Change Adaptation, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Data Governance, Data Centers, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Access, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Single Sign-On (SSO), Load Balancing, Network Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Security Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Networking, Security, and Traffic Management in AKS: Packt
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI: Packt
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube: Coursera
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版: Google Cloud

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