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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

    Kubernetes & Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Istio, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, Infrastructure Security, YAML, Microservices, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Grafana, Network Routing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, MongoDB

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Implement Splunk Authentication Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Splunk, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Access, User Accounts, Scripting, Proxy Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    194 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, TCP/IP

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage User Permissions

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Integrity, Content Management Systems, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, IT General Controls (ITGC), Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Management, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Information Systems Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Threat Detection, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Fraud detection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Containerization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Kubernetes & Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Prep: Packt
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Analyze and Implement Splunk Authentication Controls: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Manage User Permissions: Coursera
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest

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