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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Federal Information Security Management Act, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Change Requests, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Risk Mitigation, Document Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, Security Engineering, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Data Security, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Application Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Security Software, Cloud Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Email Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Email Automation, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Containerization, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours