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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


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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Active Directory, System Configuration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Authentications, Encryption, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Android (Operating System), Secure Coding, Mobile Security, Data Security, Application Security, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Memory Management, File Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Defender for Cloud Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Data Structures, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced vSphere Management and Features

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere DRS & HA, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt
  • Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT: Packt
  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Protection of Information Assets: Whizlabs
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in Android: Infosec
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Certification: Microsoft

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